Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An experienced climber who was rescued after becoming stranded and clinging to a six-inch ledge for hours in California’s Sierra Nevada is crediting the volunteer search-and-rescue team in Mono County with saving his life. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

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