Park ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley

Robin Pendery died after she fell while climbing on patrol on the mountain known locally as Denali Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A ranger in Alaska died after falling into a crevasse on North America’s tallest mountain, the US National Park Service said. Robin Pendery fell on Thursday while on climbing patrol on the mountain whose locally given name is Denali. She died despite immediate rescue efforts, the park service said. Continue reading...

Associated Press · Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 6:31 AM
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Park ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley

Robin Pendery died after she fell while climbing on patrol on the mountain known locally as Denali

A ranger in Alaska died after falling into a crevasse on North America’s tallest mountain, the US National Park Service said.

Robin Pendery fell on Thursday while on climbing patrol on the mountain whose locally given name is Denali. She died despite immediate rescue efforts, the park service said.

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