Who: A 36-year-old man
Where: Eldorado Peak, Washington
His mistake: He just took a fall
What happened: A man and a climbing partner were ascending Eldorado Peak when one of the men slipped and fell about 20 feet. The man slammed into a rock and received a big gash on his waist.
His climbing partner went for help and had to traverse three glaciers and rocky terrain, then drive his car to a ranger station. A chopper was then sent up the mountain to assist the injured climber. The man was transported to a local hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.
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