Climber injured and stranded on Humboldt Peak

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Post by RenoBob »

I'm not that much of a religious person, but I will thank God for this one.
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Post by jamienellis »

Thanks for the update, JC! and thank God he is well!

Now that we know this can we start heckling him again?!?!? :lol:
Just kidding, David...can't wait to read this TR.
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Post by KeithK »

Jcwhite wrote:Just talked to Custer County Sheriff,
Quote: "He is alive, he is well, they are with him."

Good news.
This is great news! Like everyone else, I'm hoping for the absolute best for him!
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Jcwhite wrote:Just talked to Custer County Sheriff,
Quote: "He is alive, he is well, they are with him."

Good news.
Good to hear, I new you'd pull through! Heal up soon.
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Post by colopilot2002 »

Very good news...
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Post by Rockymtnhigh69 »

9 news is stating that they (SAR) are close.. USAKELLER was on the forum earlier.. Hopefully she will provide us with an update at some point.. I just hope he was able to bivy and stay warm enough overnight.. All my best wishes to Talus Monkey
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Post by Meteor »

Jcwhite wrote:Just talked to Custer County Sheriff,
Quote: "He is alive, he is well, they are with him."
Awesome news, way to hang in there TM! :)
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Post by Jim Davies »

This is good news. Hope your injuries heal quickly, David...
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Post by wasclywabbit »

WHEW!! That is great news.
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Post by Floyd »

Jcwhite wrote:Just talked to Custer County Sheriff,
Quote: "He is alive, he is well, they are with him."

Good news.
NICE!!! That's great news.
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Post by firsttracks »

Fantastic news! Congrats to both of you for successfully getting out of a bad situation.
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Jcwhite wrote:Just talked to Custer County Sheriff,
Quote: "He is alive, he is well, they are with him."

Good news.
This is great news!!!! I knew he would make it. Please PM me any detailed info you may have, I am ready to fly out and assist as needed.

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