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Climber's Survival After 400-Foot Fall Highlights Tragedy in North Cascades

Three climbers died and one survived with critical injuries after a piton anchor failure during a descent of North Early Winters Spire in Washington.

The Okanogan County Search and Rescue team responds to a climbing accident in the North Cascades mountains in Washington on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Okanogan County Sheriff's Office via AP)
A view of the remote Northern Cascades, North Early Winter Spire which is a challenging climb with a sheer rock face, in Washington.
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Overview

  • The sole survivor, Anton Tselykh, 38, trekked through rugged terrain and drove 40 miles to call for help despite suffering internal injuries and head trauma.
  • The three deceased climbers were identified as Vishnu Irigireddy, 48, Tim Nguyen, 63, and Oleksander Martynenko, 36, all residents of the Seattle area.
  • The group fell approximately 400 feet after a weathered piton anchor, likely left by a previous climber, failed during their descent.
  • Recovery teams used GPS coordinates and a helicopter to retrieve the bodies from the remote and hazardous site in the North Cascades.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the anchor failure and awaiting Tselykh's detailed account to understand the incident fully.