A 26-year-old man from Washington state who was reported lacking in Oregon whereas climbing one of many most treacherous mountains within the U.S. has been discovered protected, authorities stated.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office stated rescuers positioned Brendan Davis, who obtained separated from his good friend in “very foggy” climate Thursday afternoon after they summitted Mount Hood from the Timberline Lodge, via his voice.
Rescue groups navigated via tough terrain and rescued Davis round 2:45 p.m. Pacific Time, practically 24 hours after he was reported lacking, the sheriff’s workplace stated.
Davis seemed to be in good situation regardless of spending the night time within the mountain, and he was capable of hike again down Mount Hood with rescuers, based on the sheriff’s workplace.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Mount Hood, which is positioned about 70 miles east of Portland, is Oregon’s tallest peak at roughly 11,240 toes, based on the U.S. Forest Service. It attracts greater than 10,000 climbers every year, however it’s a extremely technical climb, requiring some planning and experience.
The mountain is “infamous” for its quickly altering climate, the forest service warns. Other climbers have fallen to their deaths throughout such circumstances.
Since the start of 2024, Mount Hood climbers are required to acquire a climbing allow in the event that they’re trying to journey above the 9,500-foot mark.
