Montana Hiker's Ordeal: Impaled by Pole, Treks 10 Miles to Safety
David Cifaldi, a nurse from Montana, endured a harrowing accident during a hike up Granite Peak when he slipped and was impaled by his own trekking pole. Despite the severe injury, with the pole protruding through his body, he demonstrated incredible resilience by hiking approximately 10 miles to find help, showcasing his medical knowledge and remarkable composure under extreme duress.
By Carl Bernstein