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Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey, 42, survived the initial fall into the crater but died trying to climb out, authorities said. It was his 28th climb to the top of the stratavolcano.

Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey, 42, survived the initial fall into the crater but died trying to climb out, authorities said. It was his 28th climb to the top of the stratavolcano.

An experienced mountaineer survived a 1,200 foot fall from the peak of Mount St. Helens into an avalanche only to die while scrambling to climb out.

A massive chunk of hardened snow tumbled into the void below him as Roscoe Shorey dug his fingers into the edge of the cornice in a desperate attempt to stop