Rescued

I’m so glad to learn that the Mount Hood rescue mission was a success, with all three climbers who fell off the edge of the mountain being rescued.

The survival of the group was partly attributed to Velvet’s continuous care throughout the ordeal. Velvet is a 4-year-old dog which provided warmth to the climbers as they cuddled around the former while waiting for rescuers to come.

While many were elated with the news, some are saddened by the fact that accidents still continue to happen despite the precautionary measures that resort owners regularly undertake. There are a number of climbing accidents that ended up tragically. A few of these cases have not been fully resolved yet as the bodies of the climbers have yet to be recovered.

Some of the victims’ relatives are not yet giving up, though. They continuously try to convince the authorities to send another expedition to search for their missing loved ones. I’m sure they are also conducting a number of people searches on their own just to keep their hopes from fading.