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Teen Falls 120 Feet on Mount Whitney, Community Rallies for Recovery

7/2/2025

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Zane Wach's Recovery

On June 10, 14-year-old Zane Wach plunged 120 feet while hiking Mount Whitney, battling hallucinations from altitude sickness. Despite his father's desperate attempts to save him, Zane suffered severe injuries and is now in a medically induced coma. Hope shines through as a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $34,000 to support his recovery.

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Father Rescues Daughter

A five-year-old girl plunged overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale on June 29, prompting her father to leap in after her. Thanks to the crew's rapid response, both were rescued within minutes, earning praise from passengers for the effective safety measures in place. Fortunately, no serious injuries occurred.

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Zane Wach's Recovery

On June 10, 14-year-old Zane Wach plunged 120 feet while hiking Mount Whitney, battling hallucinations from altitude sickness. Despite his father's desperate attempts to save him, Zane suffered severe injuries and is now in a medically induced coma. Hope shines through as a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $34,000 to support his recovery.

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