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Climber Dies After 3,000-Foot Fall on Mount McKinley

6/5/2025

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Tragedy struck on June 2, 2025, when Alex Chiu, a 41-year-old climber from Seattle, plummeted over 3,000 feet while attempting to summit Mount McKinley. High winds hampered rescue operations, delaying the recovery of his body for two days. This perilous region has claimed numerous lives since 1980, with around 500 climbers navigating its treacherous paths.

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Story summary

Tragedy struck on June 2, 2025, when Alex Chiu, a 41-year-old climber from Seattle, plummeted over 3,000 feet while attempting to summit Mount McKinley. High winds hampered rescue operations, delaying the recovery of his body for two days. This perilous region has claimed numerous lives since 1980, with around 500 climbers navigating its treacherous paths.