Tech Executive Dies After Falling 2,000 Feet on Mount Shasta

While the Argentine hiker and tech founder, Matias Augusto Travizano, was descending the mountain, he fell down a glacier, the authorities said.

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Texas Man Dies in Fall From Alaska Mountain Trail

Britain Pool, 32, died after falling from a steep mountain trail above Juneau, the authorities said. He and a companion, who survived the fall, were cruise ship passengers.

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Hiker Found Dead in Cascade Mountains of Washington State After Apparent Fall

The Long Island man, 37, was hiking near Dragontail Peak, a rugged region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend.

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Oasis Fan Dies in Apparent Fall at Wembley

A concertgoer apparently fell from the upper tiers at Wembley Stadium as the band’s reunion tour show was winding down.

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Man Dies After Apparent Fall From Whitney Museum

The 34-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday afternoon, the police said. The museum said it would be closed on Thursday.

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Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver Who Jumped From the Edge of Space, Dies Paragliding at 56

Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” Mr. Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space in 2012.

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Man Falls to His Death Descending Mountain in Glacier National Park

The man fell from a steep, off-trail climbing route on the west side of Mount Gould, the authorities said.

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5 Ways to Prevent Falling

Small changes and good habits make a difference.

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Climber Falls to His Death at Denali National Park

Alex Chiu, an engineer and alpine climber, was on one of the most frequently used routes at Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.

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