Mallory Irvine Search 2001

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There are three climbers together in the foreground left (see in the inset blowup).  The first rescue climber (Tap Richards) has the ill climber drapped over his back, the other rescue climber (Jason Tanguay) is carrying the climber by the legs.  In effect, they are carrying the climber down from 28,000 ft.   Keep in mind that it is difficult enough coming down from this point under ideal conditons solo (most deaths occur on decent), carrying someone else... a remarkable and heroic feat!