Nurse Survives Pole Through Back | Toronto News

David Cifaldi, an ER nurse and Montana mountaineer, survives a harrowing trekking pole impalement on Granite Peak after slipping on Froze-to-Death Plateau—where the pole pierced through his back, missing vital organs. With no major bleeding and knowing a helicopter rescue would cost tens of thousands, he opted for a self-rescue with his two friends, using satellite tech to notify authorities. They navigated treacherous terrain to reach a trail, then drove to his hospital where doctors removed the pole. He’s back at work, crediting his training, his crew, and the ability to call for help when needed—proving that sometimes, self-reliance means knowing when to push your limits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7f39baa8452c5d6