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Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley

Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
New York Times Friday 29 May 2026, 01:58 UTC By Alexandra E. Petri 1 min read
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Weather conditions on the mountain were improving enough to allow for helicopter operations, officials said.

Weather conditions on the mountain were improving enough to allow for helicopter operations, officials said.
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