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Montana man impales himself on trekking pole, hikes 10 miles to safety instead of calling helicopter

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: July 30, 2026 at 17:08

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A hiking trip to Montana's highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still managed to hike nearly 10 miles to safety instead of waiting for a helicopter rescue. There, surgeons safely removed the trekking pole and treated the wound. Just days later, Cifaldi had already returned to work.

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