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Marin teens rescue stranded climber
Five Marin teens navigate 70mph winds to save Mount Shasta climber.
In brief
Five Marin teens navigate 70mph winds to save Mount Shasta climber. Five Marin teenagers rescued a stranded climber from Mount Shasta after he fell into a crevasse. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Rescue operation begins
Five Marin teenagers joined a 30-person team to rescue a climber stranded on Mount Shasta.
Climber's situation
Climber fell into crevasse at 12,600 feet after breaking through snow bridge.
Climber's condition
Climber suffered severe leg injury and advanced hypothermia after two nights stranded.
Teen rescuers
Five teens with two years search and rescue experience navigated 70mph winds and falling rocks.
Rescue progress
Rescuers carried climber across steep terrain with help from multiple counties.
Helicopter arrival
CHP helicopter landed at 5:30pm after brief weather clearance.
Next mission
Teens prepare for another rescue mission after returning home.
The takeaway
Five Marin teenagers rescued a stranded climber from Mount Shasta after he fell into a crevasse.
