Nurse Survives Pole Impalement on Mountain | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

A nurse climbs Montana’s deadliest peak, impales himself on a trekking pole—and instead of panicking, he calmly assesses his injury, calls for help, and hikes out with his crew. With no blood loss, no pain, and a stubborn pole stuck in his side, he and his friends navigate treacherous terrain while search teams track their progress. They reach safety, get medical care at his own hospital, and he’s back on the job this week. His decision? He’d rather pay for his own helicopter than risk a rescue he didn’t need—and he had the skills to handle it himself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…