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‘‘Tis but a flesh wound’: Man impaled by trekking pole hikes 10 miles off mountain to safety
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The hiker, a 32-year-old nurse, chose to hike 10 miles to safety rather than being airlifted to a hospital.
A hiker in Montana was impaled by his trekking pole during a climb up the state's highest peak. The incident occurred when the hiker slipped on rocks and the pole pierced his side. The hiker, a 32-year-old nurse, chose to hike 10 miles to safety rather than being airlifted to a hospital.
He was accompanied by two hiking companions during his descent. Further details about the incident are available from local Montana news sources, including the circumstances of the accident and the hiker's condition after receiving medical attention.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A hiker in Montana was impaled by his trekking pole during a climb up the state's highest peak. The incident occurred when the hiker slipped on rocks and the pole pierced his side. The hiker, a…
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