Montana man hikes 10 miles to safety after falling on trekking pole
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Montana man David Cifaldi survived a harrowing incident on Granite Peak after falling and impaling himself on his trekking pole. Despite the severe injury, he walked 10 miles back to safety along the route he had climbed. The accident occurred on July 20 while hiking with two friends near the summit of the state's highest mountain. This story highlights an extraordinary feat of endurance and survival against the odds.
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David Cifaldi fell and his trekking pole pierced his side near the summit of Granite Peak (12,803ft).
A trekking pole pierced David Cifaldi in the side after his fall.
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David Cifaldi slipped on rocks close to the summit of Granite Peak.
The Guardian- David Cifaldi fell and his trekking pole pierced his side near the summit of Granite Peak (12,803ft).
- He then walked 10 miles to safety, presumably on his own power.
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Loaded language removed<p>David Cifaldi slipped and his pole pierced him in the side, then walked back hours along the route he had climbed</p><p>A <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/montana">Montana</a> man walked 10 miles to safety with a trekking pole speared through his torso after a fall during a hiking expedition on the state’s highest mountain.</p><p>David Cifaldi slipped on rocks close to the summit of the 12,803ft (3,902 meters) Granite Peak during the hike on 20 July with two friends.
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David Cifaldi slipped on rocks close to the summit of Granite Peak.
The GuardianA trekking pole pierced David Cifaldi in the side after his fall.
The GuardianDavid Cifaldi walked 10 miles to safety with the pole still in his torso.
The GuardianThe hike occurred on July 20.
The GuardianDavid Cifaldi was hiking with two friends at the time of the incident.
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