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31-Year-Old Survives 1500-Foot Fall | Oakland News
A 31-year-old woman survived a terrifying 1,500-foot fall down Mount Shasta, landing with a suspected broken ankle and other injuries—but she was conscious and cheerful when found. Rescuers, including rangers and the California Highway Patrol, battled bad weather to reach her, with one ranger hiking partway and climbers helping carry gear. She was safely evacuated by 5:30 PM and taken to Mercy Medical Center. The Forest Service used the incident to stress that Mount Shasta is no place for amateurs—Avalanche Gulch, the route she was on, is steep, technical, and deadly if you’re unprepared…
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