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Ty Williams

Coverage of Ty Williams in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 30 · 11:48 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 21:59 UTC
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David Cifaldiperson2Froze-to-Death Plateauplace2Granite Peakplace2Stillwater County Search and Rescueorganization2Jesse Rossperson2Garmin inReachorganization1Garmin inReachtopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 30 · 21:59 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole

    David Cifaldi impaled himself on a steel-tipped trekking pole while hiking in Montana’s Froze-to-Death Plateau but opted to hike out with his companions instead of a helicopter rescue. Using a Garmin inReach device, the group communicated with authorities during a 10-mile descent to safety, avoiding vital organs as the pole protruded from his side for six hours.

  • HEALTHJul 30 · 11:48 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole

    David Cifaldi, a nurse, impaled himself on his trekking pole during a hike in Montana but chose to hike out with his companions instead of a helicopter rescue. Using a Garmin inReach device, they contacted authorities and descended approximately 5,000 feet over 10 miles to reach a trailhead, where they sought medical care.