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National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley during climbing patrol
- Pendery, a seasonal mountaineering ranger, died after a fall near Denali's 14,000-foot camp while on duty in 2026.
- The National Park Service said Pendery, a Denali ranger since 2024, helped run operations at the 14,200-foot camp.
- Rescuers attempted a helicopter extraction, but weather and terrain limited options near Denali.
- Pendery's death comes a week after a separate incident claimed the lives of three Latvian climbers near Denali.
- The Denali region is renowned for its extreme conditions, contributing to challenging climbs and high-risk operations.
- Pendery had dedicated her work to emergency response and climber safety at high altitudes.
- The incident highlights Denali's dangers amid severe weather and rugged terrain that challenge rescuers.
- The park and rescue agencies are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the fall.
- Pendery's death adds to Denali's long history of mountaineering fatalities.
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