Experienced Hiker Survives Fall from Mountain Summit by Clinging to Tree

Hope Lloyd spent eight hours in freezing conditions before being rescued by rangers in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

Hope Lloyd, a 46-year-old experienced hiker, survived a fall from the summit of South Dix Mountain in New York's Adirondack Mountains by clinging to a small spruce tree, preventing her from tumbling over a vertical cliff face.
She fell in treacherous conditions with pouring rain, deep snow, and slippery ice, leading to a higher likelihood of injury and potential hypothermia.
Lloyd called 911 around 5:30 p.m. on December 26, and rangers were able to pinpoint her coordinates from the call.
Rangers reached her at 1:30 a.m., after she had spent about eight hours clinging to the tree in freezing temperatures.
Rangers provided Lloyd with dry clothing, warm liquids, and food before escorting her back to her vehicle at 6:30 a.m.