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Officials assessing danger before proceeding with recovery of Rainier ranger's body

Incident commanders are trying to assess snow and ice conditions on the Emmons Glacier this morning to determine if it is safe to attempt the recovery of the body of Mount Rainier National Park climbing ranger Nick Hall.

Published: June 27, 2012 at 8:43 a.m. PDTUpdated: June 27, 2012 at 9:01 a.m. PDT
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Backcountry intern Kris Youtz raises the flag to half-staff at the White River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park early Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The weather is clear, but the snow conditions may further delay the recovery of the body of climbing ranger Nick Hall, who fell to his death during an operation to rescue a climbing party high on the Emmons Glacier last week. (PETER HALEY/staff photographer)

Incident commanders are trying to assess snow and ice conditions on the Emmons Glacier to determine if it is safe to ateempt the recovery of the body of Mount Rainier National Park climbing ranger Nick Hall.

This morning’s conditions, sunny and little wind, are near ideal for a helicopter to attempt the recovery.

Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/06/27/nick-hall-officials-assessing-danger-threat-before-proceeding-with-recovery/

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