
Hiker Impaled by Trekking Pole Walks 16 Kilometers to Avoid Rescue Costs
David Cifaldi, impaled by his trekking pole after a fall in Montana, walked 16 kilometers down the mountain to avoid high rescue costs.
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David Cifaldi, impaled by his trekking pole after a fall in Montana, walked 16 kilometers down the mountain to avoid high rescue costs.

In a harrowing incident in Montana, David Cifaldi slipped while hiking, resulting in a hiking pole piercing his chest; despite the severe injury, he managed to descend 16 kilometers due to concerns over medical costs.

David Cifaldi, 32, impaled his side with a hiking pole but managed to walk 16 kilometers down a mountain with the help of two friends to get assistance.