Billings, Montana — David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell. The 44-inch steel-tipped pole passed through the flesh beneath … Read more
London – Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed the U.K.’s National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Whales in 24 hours, to raise awareness and money for a cancer charity. Kate, as the 44-year-old royal is commonly known, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in March 2024. … Read more
A couple sustained significant injuries during a black bear attack in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 17-month-old bear, which also injured the couple’s dogs, was euthanized after the man fought it off with the blunt end of … Read more
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, bears chased and bit people. Rangers responded to three incidents involving bears along Ramsey Cascades Trail, a popular hike to a waterfall, and … Read more
U.S. weapons officer rescued after search mission scours Iran’s mountains – CBS News Watch CBS News A second U.S. airman whose fighter jet was downed by Iran was rescued after a search-and-rescue effort by dozens of American commandos. Charlie D’Agata reports on the daring mission and the latest in the Iran war. Source link