California climber survived a 500-ft fall, forcing dramatic air rescue
- Posted on April 26, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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California climber survived a 500-ft fall, forcing dramatic air rescue
A climber plunged 500 feet on a remote California mountain in the Eastern Sierra and was forced to spend a freezing night on a ledge. A daring helicopter rescue brought him to safety.