What happened to him?

He was impaled by a trekking pole

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Hiker Trekked 10 Miles to Safety After Impaling Himself on Pole

First publishedJul 27, 13:10 UTC

Last updatedJul 28, 22:00 UTC · 1d ago

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Answer

David Cifaldi, a hiker, was impaled by a trekking pole while climbing Montana's Granite Peak on July 20. He then walked 10 miles to safety.

Reported by 3 outlets — NYT US, The Guardian US, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

David Cifaldi was hiking with friends in Montana. He slipped and fell on a trekking pole, which went into his side. He walked 10 miles to get help.

Why it matters

This story is interesting because it shows how someone can survive a serious injury in a remote area.

In brief

Who was injured?: David Cifaldi, a hiker
What happened to him?: He was impaled by a trekking pole
How far did he walk to get help?: 10 miles

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The outlets report the accident in a straightforward way, focusing on the facts of the incident.

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Scouting report
The hiker's medical background and the severity of the injury
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TypeAngle
The Guardian USJul 27, 13:10emphasizes the hiker's medical expertise
Fox News LatestJul 27, 20:02highlights the hiker's medical background
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2Angle
Scouting report
The details of the accident and the hiker's actions
Sources2
TypeAngle
NYT USJul 27, 21:48gives a brief account of the accident
Fox News LatestJul 27, 20:02provides more details about the accident

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