Saturday, June 16, 2012

Four Mountaineers Lost in Accident in Alaska


Mountain climbing is a rather thrilling adventure but also one that can be extremely dangerous. When someone puts their life on the line to such an extent, you always may run the risk of some potential disaster occurring. This weekend four mountain climbers who decided to take on the adventure of Alaska's Mount McKinley have been feared to be dead.

Four Mountain Climbers on Mount McKinley Are Believed to be Dead

The thrill of any adventure is the danger and the intrigue, but there are some adventures that are too dangerous. For some, it takes a special and fearless sort for mountain climbing. Mount McKinley in Alaska is a high point and potentially a dangerous point as well. Not to mention the avalanches which could occur at a moment's notice.

Even the most experienced mountain climbers may find some great difficulty in navigating in such conditions. Sadly for four of the climbers on this latest expedition, that risk was one that they were willing to take and did not pay off well. While there has been no official bodies found as yet and hope still lingers to find the climbers, there is fear.

It is the risk that individuals take to feel the rush. To feel the absolute thrill of accomplishing something wonderful. There are just times however where they know the risk and they take it willingly. Perhaps they take the proper steps to make sure the journey is safe, perhaps it is something where they thought of themselves as someone who may be invincible.

Regardless at this point, it is a search and rescue mission. Mountain climbers are lost and injured every mountaineer season. Until any evidence is presented for sure, then it will be difficult to determine the ultimate fate of these bold and brave mountain climbers. At this point, it may be a fear of their own morality and their demise.

Safety is essential and let us hope that this story does have a bit of a relief, somewhat of a happy ending.  

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