Contact: Patti Wold, PIO, 360-569-6563
Friday, June 12, 2015, 3:30 pm — Two of the climbers in the Liberty Ridge incident, Derek Gavelis and Mathew Wiech, are now at Camp Schurman with park climbing rangers where they will be debriefed. Both are tired, but in good physical condition. The third climber, Kyle Bufis, 25, remains missing. A second air reconnaissance flight is currently underway. A new press release will be issued when additional information becomes available or check the park's incident information line by calling 360-569-2211 then dial 9 then select option 2. -NPS- |
Last updated: June 12, 2015