(Nexstar) – Three people from Florida were taken to the hospital after falling into the water in the glacier National Park while taking a photo.
Rangers at Montana Park said that they received several satellite SOS reports for individuals falling in avalanche on Sunday.
The Rangers explained that the three were preparing a picture with the fourth visitor from Florida on some rocks above the avalanche groin, when one slipped and fell into the water, the Rangers explained. Two members of the group tried to help them, only to fall into themselves.
According to glacier Rangers, one caught the tree branches, two others “swept through the gorge.”
Before the arrival of the emergency crew, they were alerted that the CPR was already being demonstrated on visitors who were caught in the gorge. Bystanders were able to successfully revive both individuals, who were “liable” when Rangers arrived at the scene with avalanche creek.
A ranger had to fall down for a third person, which was trapped in the gorge. A technical rescue team was then called to reconstruct both of them.
The three, who were listed in a stable position, were taken to a region’s hospital.
Drown, As it is in many national parksOfficials said that Glacier is the leading cause of death in National Park.
In the last summer, A India’s 26 -year -old man drowned The avalanche in the park is present and after flowing into the gorge. Later the same day, A 28 -year -old Nepal’s 28 -year -old drowned Sprag in Creek. Friends told the Rangers that he was an inexperienced swimmer.
The witnesses said the 26 -year -old Pennsylvania woman drowned near St. Mary Falls in the park in June 2024. She slipped on wet rocks and fell into Virginia CreekAccording to Rangers, she was swept away on many small waterfalls and was pinned under water for several minutes until the parks of the park pulled her from water. Despite efforts by the audience and officials, he was declared dead on the spot.
In 2023, a student of Kansas University fell into an avalanche from a rocky overhang and swept away the gorge. Bystanders were able to pull her with water and immediately started performing CPR, but she was eventually Declared dead on the spot By emergency personnel.
Glacier officials said on Tuesday, “visitors are reminded to see their surroundings near the water.” Press release“Swift, cold glacial streams and rivers, clever rocks or slippery all log on to the current threats. Never walk, play, or climb on the rocks and logs, especially around the waterfall.”
