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A California hiker suffered an injury so gruesome that it took five search and rescue helicopters as well as a brutal two-day mission to rescue her, say officials.
The solo female climber had been trekking up Mt. Williamson – a prominent peak in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging climbs and stunning views – when she alerted authorities to her emergency at around 3:30 p.m. on July 2 via an SOS alert on her Garmin InReach.