The man was in a group of climbers approaching the snow-capped summit of Mount Taranaki, a dormant volcano on New Zealand s North Island that is nearly 8,300 ft tall, when he lost his footing and slipped
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A climber miraculously lived to tell the tale after plunging an astonishing 600 meters (1,970 feet) down the treacherous slopes of Mount Taranaki, one of New Zealand's most perilous peaks. The climber's remarkable escape left authorities astonished and relieved as he landed on snow, escaping with only minor injuries. The dramatic incident unfolded as the…
WELLINGTON: A climber who plunged 600 meters (1,970 feet) down the side of one of New Zealand s most dangerous mountains was exceptionally lucky to survive after landing on snow, police said on Monday.