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Medical Event Near High Camp on Mt. McKinley
May 31, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
A climber experienced a medical event during a decent from the summit of Mt. McKinley at 18,700-feet around midnight on Sunday. The climber’s mountain guides alerted the National Park Service of the incident, and it remains under investigation. Recovery efforts are ongoing
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