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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Two climbers died after a 1,900-foot fall during a descent of Mount McKinley — North America's highest mountain — Denali National Park and Reserve officials said Friday.
Rangers declared Mizuki Takahashi, 36, dead shortly after the fall Thursday night. Her climbing partner, 27-year-old Brian Massey, remained unconscious throughout the evening, then died Friday.
A third team member had stayed behind at a lower elevation level, National Park Service spokeswoman Kris Fister said.
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