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Mountain climber survives terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada, night stranded on ledge

A climber reportedly survived a terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada and endured a freezing night before a daring helicopter rescue.

First seen · 9:37 PM UTCApril 28, 2026

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Mountain climber survives terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada, night stranded on ledgeA climber reportedly survived a terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada and endured a freezing night before a daring helicopter rescue.
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