Intense 11-Hour Rescue Operation Saves Climbers from Mount Shasta Avalanche at 12000 Feet [Video]

An intense 11-hour rescue operation resulted in saving the life of 2 mountain climbers, who otherwise could not have survived in that situation. Two daring climbers faced a terrifying ordeal on Mount Shasta in California over the weekend. They were caught in a massive avalanche, authorities revealed.

According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, the climbers were attempting to reach the summit of Mount Shasta on Saturday. However, they encountered a cascade of snow while navigating Avalanche Gulch, causing one of them to tumble roughly 1,000 feet down the mountainside.

A distress call came in just before 12:30 p.m. from one of the injured climbers, who reported being stranded at an elevation of 12,200 feet. His companion was buried further down the slope.

Rescue efforts faced challenges due to strong winds and poor visibility, hindering helicopter access to the climbers. Despite this setback, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, along with …