Three climbers die on Mount McKinley in Alaska
Three climbers died and one was rescued after falling on Mount McKinley, also known as Denali. The climbers were part of a larger group attempting to ascend the peak. (sources: dw, theguardian, nbcnews, adn, reuters)
Three climbers died following a fall near a treacherous pass on Mount McKinley. A fourth climber was rescued by officials.
- The four climbers were part of a seven-person group from Latvia.
- The incident occurred while they were attempting to ascend North America's tallest mountain.
- Rescue efforts were initiated for the climbers after the fall.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks associated with climbing in challenging terrains like Mount McKinley.
↓ Congress can act on this
3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is H.R.3777: Public Land Search and Rescue Act.
H.R.3777 · 119th Congress
Public Land Search and Rescue Act
Where do you stand on this bill?
Takes about 60 seconds
About this bill
What H.R.3777 actually does
This story is about Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska's Mount McKinley. This bill would Provide a federal mechanism to help cover costs of remote SAR that often fall on nonfederal partners.
If passed, it would:
- Create an Interior grant program to resource remote search-and-rescue activities on Interior/USDA federal lands • Provide a federal mechanism to help cover costs of remote SAR that often fall on nonfederal partners.
2 other bills moving on this issue
Take action on any of them individually.
This story is about Three Latvian mountaineers die on North America's tallest peak. This bill would alaska: Require NPS to assess NG911 readiness and costs across park emergency communications centers.
If passed, it would
- Require NPS to assess NG911 readiness and costs across park emergency communications centers • Require NPS to develop a plan to install/expand interoperable Next Generation 9–1–1 capability.
This story is about Three Latvian mountaineers die on North America's tallest peak. This bill would alaska: Require DOI to upgrade NPS emergency communications centers to NG911 systems.
If passed, it would
- Require DOI to upgrade NPS emergency communications centers to NG911 systems • Establish a House pathway to enact similar reforms if/when the Senate moves first (or for conference/companion.
Top coverage · 7 sources