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Montana man hikes out of mountains to avoid emergency costs after he was impaled by a trekking pole
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The pole, which had a 44-inch steel tip, passed through the flesh beneath his left arm and protruded from his back, but missed vital organs.
A Montana man's hiking trip took a dramatic turn when he slipped and fell, impaling himself on his trekking pole. The pole, which had a 44-inch steel tip, passed through the flesh beneath his left arm and protruded from his back, but missed vital organs. The man, a 32-year-old nurse, decided to hike out of the mountains to avoid emergency costs.
His friends were initially unsure about this plan. Further details about the incident are available from KXXV News. The man's decision to hike out was reportedly made after considering the cost of a helicopter rescue.
The full story can be found through KXXV News, which has more information on the incident and the man's experience.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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