Climber falls into Mount St. Helens crater

trojan33 said on February 16, 2010 at 3:55 PM

callmecarson- Your failure is epic. Either you didn't get what I was saying or you wanted to point out the fact that you climbed a volcano in the middle of winter for recognition. I'll give you props for climbing it.

aziza said on February 16, 2010 at 5:54 AM

Also think of the men/ women who are risking their lives to rescue this man. I do hope he survives, but falling 1500 feet hitting ice and rock and staying out in the elements all night... it doesn't sound good.

collegeguy said on February 15, 2010 at 11:42 PM

@factoid, too bad you are wrong because if they were up there, you would have been the one to be thrown it, you know the whole thing with the weakest being thrown to the wolves? Yeah, thats you. Sadly, I will pray for this guy but seriously doubt that he is going to make it. It is extremely dangerous to do this kind of climb right now and no matter how experienced he was, he made the fatal mistake of taking off his jacket and the rest of his gear right before this happened. If he survives the night, it will be amazing.

clear2copy said on February 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM

mozy..the reason people are able to make light of this, is because they're at home and not climbing a volcano in the winter and sticking their heads over unstable ground to look down into what just might become a grave...now to put another log on the fire and have a hot cocoa and drink a toast to this man and Charles Darwin as well. --oh and spare me your wagging finger of shame.. this was a voluntary activity..he wasn't dragged to the mountain and tossed into it. If he bites it, it'll be due to his own choices..

clear2copy said on February 15, 2010 at 10:25 PM

I hope this man can be rescued from himself and his own preventable and reckless behavior

mozy999 said on February 15, 2010 at 10:15 PM

I'm appalled at all of the joking going on here. Shame on you who have contributed to that. Think of him right now at this moment. It breaks my heart that any of you can make light of this. So callous.

daverino said on February 15, 2010 at 9:00 PM

Fall into the Volcano.... whoops. Then they can't rescue ya, so maybe you slowly freeze, or burn to death or close to it. I got myself stuck outside and it was 17 degrees out and no coat, it was really scary haven't ever done that agian. So I'm sure this guy won't ever fall into a volcano agian.

kenpomaster said on February 15, 2010 at 8:58 PM

Dear Weekend Warriors: Bring your own rescue party!

callmecarson said on February 15, 2010 at 7:57 PM

Trojan 33 you fail. I just climbed it on the 5th and I'm fine. He's just an idiot for standing even 10 feet from the edge. That's it.

giggity said on February 15, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Poor guy. I bet it is like a scene out of Star Wars. Where is a blind Han Solo when you need him. I hope he will be Ok but what a crazy thing to do.

bestparrots said on February 15, 2010 at 7:10 PM

Folks PLEASE can't you have some compassion for this poor man and his family and quit arguing over charges for rescue. I am sure that is the last thing on his mind right now and his family. Hope the rescue is successful.

chuckstr76 said on February 15, 2010 at 7:06 PM

first of all....if your going to be stupid, you better be tough...second, I think yes you should be charged for the rescue and private airflight..

hanfrina said on February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM

... "Stupid IS as stupid DOES," Forrest Gump.

yessir said on February 15, 2010 at 6:29 PM

carlconstantine said on February 15, 2010 at 5:30 PM gablestout WRONG! If the fire department comes and provides medical treatment for injuries you will be charged a bill. Actually Carl you are in need of some corrections yourself .... It all depends... In King County... no charge for treatment from the fire department. if a victim is transported by fire department "medic unit" there is no bill attached. Only when private ambulances (non-life threatening medical transports) are used will there be a bill (and some fire departments even transport the non-serious patients with no bill. You are correct about the helicopter... there's a bill associated with that.

trojan33 said on February 15, 2010 at 6:19 PM

Why are they trying to resue him? Isn't it obvious that someone climbing an active volcano in the middle of winter doesn't want to live?

factoid said on February 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM

What they are not telling you is that, Governor Gregoire and the Democrat Senators were also on the mountain, could it be a sacrifice to the revenue gods? :) I hope he'll be OK, personally you wouldn't get me up there. You know what they say, it's not the fall that will kill you, just the sudden stop.

chicotower said on February 15, 2010 at 6:10 PM

I hope that the rescue crews can save this guy before he succumbs to the elements. I also hope that he was well dressed because that will increase his chances of survival. I feel sorry for his family, until he can be brought out.

yourekidding said on February 15, 2010 at 5:52 PM

I thought they only threw virgins into volcanoes?! Was he being PC?? Poor man. Betcha that got HIS heart going! I hope he's ok, and continues to climb mountains. Somebody has to...

skippypotpiebaby said on February 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM

Now we have made mount st. Helen mad ! Here comes the earthquakes and fires What will we do?

carlconstantine said on February 15, 2010 at 5:30 PM

gablestout WRONG! If the fire department comes and provides medical treatment for injuries you will be charged a bill. If you are airlifted to Harborview hospital by helicopter you will also get a hefty bill. If you are transported to the hospital by ambulance you will get a hefty bill. So you don't know what you're talking about.The Sheriff departments helicopter that was unable to rescue him is by no means FREE and he will be billed for the failed attempt. So obviously, you don't know anything about this...

gablestout said on February 15, 2010 at 4:49 PM

Must have not seen the "DANGER: ACTIVE VOLCANIC CRATER. STAND BACK 5 FEET" sign. Oh wait, he was 5 feet back. We need new signs! @carlconstantine. There is no bill for SAR. SAR is provided as a free service (well, taxpayer funded) so that people are not discouraged to contact emergency services. Same deal with calling the PD or FD, even if you need a trip to the hospital. If you have no insurance, they'll take you in a FD ambulance, instead of private. Somehow I doubt he'll make that mistake again, though :)

carlconstantine said on February 15, 2010 at 4:28 PM

When the man that fell gets the bill for the helicopter rescue, he will probably never climb another mountain... He will probably spend his extra time collecting pop cans on the side of the road to sell and shining shoes on the streets of Seattle. The bill could easily be over $50,000 depending on the extent of the rescue.

abra819 said on February 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM

oh my god..did you never learn growing up.."don't stand to close to the edge"..what a _____......nevermind..i do hope he's ok and he learns from this..doi!