Rock Climbing Accident Claims Three Lives in Cascades | JQJO

Three experienced rock climbers died in a tragic accident in the North Cascades on Saturday, May 10th. Alex Martynenko (36), Vishnu Irigireddy (48), and Tim Nguyen (63) fell approximately 400 feet due to an apparent equipment failure while rappelling. A fourth climber, Anton Tselykh, survived and alerted authorities after a difficult overnight trek. The accident occurred in Okanogan County, Washington. The surviving climber's arduous journey to safety and the grief of the victims' families highlight the severity of the incident.