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A Seattle man survived a 400-foot fall during a mountain climbing accident in the Cascade Range, resulting in the deaths of three companions. The group's protective equipment failed, causing them to plummet 200 feet through the air before a further 200-foot tumble. The survivor, suffering from internal bleeding and a brain injury, hiked 60 miles to find a phone and call for help. Authorities recovered the bodies of the three deceased climbers, identified as Vishnu Irigireddy, Tim Nguyen, and Oleksander Martynenko, all from the Seattle area. A preliminary investigation points to anchor failure as the cause.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.