3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
Three climbers have died after falling near a dangerous pass on Mount McKinley, according to a Latvian mountaineering group. A fourth climber was rescued from the mountain and taken to a hospital. The incident occurred during a traverse known for its hazardous conditions.
- ▪The climbers were part of a Latvian expedition on a seven-person team.
- ▪The fall happened near Denali Pass, which is known for its steep and exposed sections.
- ▪The rescued climber was airlifted from about 17,200 feet due to challenging terrain conditions.
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- ▪ Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley — The Guardian — World
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- ▪ Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska — Investing.com — News
- ▪ 3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued - AP News — Google News
- ▪ 3 Latvian Climbers Die in Fall on Mt. McKinley — NYT — US
- ▪ Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them — ABC News — US
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U.S. news3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescuedA Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00An aerial view of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska.Lance King / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 30, 2026, 11:35 AM EDTBy The Associated PressThree climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday.
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