Mt. Hood Tragedy 2002

On May 30, 2002, three climbers died and six more were injured in a freak accident high on 11,239-foot Mount Hood. Due to a fall, three parties - nine people total - were swept into the Bergschrund crevasse. To make matters worse, an Air Force Reserve Pave Hawk helicopter crashed during the rescue mission. Six crew members were injured in the accident. These exclusive PMR photos were taken during the course of the rescue mission. Headline Article (click here).