Montana man impales himself on trekking pole, hikes 10 miles to safety instead of calling helicopter | TheBriefWire
Montana man impales himself on trekking pole, hikes 10 miles to safety instead of calling helicopter
Published 30 July 2026 ยท general
A hiking trip to Montana's highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still
A hiking trip to Montana's highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still managed to hike nearly 10 miles to safety instead of waiting for a helicopter rescue. There, surgeons safely removed the trekking pole and treated the wound. Just days later, Cifaldi had already returned to work.
Published: July 30, 2026 โข 10:38 PM IST ยท Updated: July 30, 2026 โข 11:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A hiking trip to Montana's highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still managed to hike nearly 10 miles to safety instead of waiting for a helicopter rescue.
There, surgeons safely removed the trekking pole and treated the wound.
Just days later, Cifaldi had already returned to work.