Mountain climber survives terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada, night stranded on ledge
A mountain climber survived a 500-foot fall on Mount Baxter in California's Sierra Nevada, spending a night stranded on a narrow ledge with serious injuries before being rescued in a high-risk helicopter hoist operation. The climber and his brother used a satellite device to call for help but had to wait overnight due to dangerous terrain and darkness. Rescuers conducted a complex extraction the following morning amid gusting winds and extreme altitude. Both men were flown to safety and the injured climber is recovering.
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OutKick Mountain climber survives terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada, night stranded on ledge A patch of snow gave way beneath the hiker near Mount Baxter, sending him down a steep slope to a narrow ledge By Amber Harding OutKick Published April 28, 2026 5:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. A mountain climber is lucky to be alive after a terrifying 500-foot fall in California’s Sierra Nevada — and an even more grueling night stranded on the side of a mountain.
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