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Nurse Hiker Survives Pole Impalement | Dover News
A Montana hiker, David Cifaldi, survived a harrowing ordeal after impaling himself with his trekking pole on the Froze-to-Death Plateau—steel piercing from armpit to back, missing vital organs. As a nurse trained in wound care, he assessed himself, stayed calm, and with two friends, hiked out on their own using satellite tech to guide rescuers remotely. They reached a trail, updated authorities, and arrived at his own hospital where doctors removed the pole. Back at work this week, Cifaldi credits his medical training, trusted companions, and the cost of a helicopter rescue for his decision…
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