Two Climbers Rescued from Mount Shasta After Avalanche

An 11-hour rescue operation successfully extracted two injured climbers caught in an avalanche at 12,200 feet on Mount Shasta.

Two expert mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on Mount Shasta during a snowboarding trip, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.
The rescue was complicated by strong winds and poor visibility, preventing immediate helicopter extraction.
Rescuers had to climb 6,000 feet to reach the stranded climbers, with the operation lasting into the night.
One climber suffered a broken femur and deep puncture wound, while the other sustained a knee injury.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and hazardous conditions on high mountain peaks.