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Missing Climbers Who Fell On Mount Hood Found

by Pat Coate | February 19, 2007
"They're not far away from the climbers."
- Russell Gubele, rescue worker

Portland, Oregon, USA - Three climbers who fell from a ledge on snowy Mount Hood got into their sleeping bags and huddled with a dog for warmth early Monday as rescuers zeroed in on their position despite blowing snow and ferocious winds.

Russell Gubele, who was coordinating communications for the rescue operation, said a rescue team had reached the general area where the three climbers had found shelter behind rocks.

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