Anna Parsons was visiting Yosemite Valley this summer season when she took a 24-metre fall whereas climbing Snake Dike. Her accidents had been intensive and he or she now owes over $1.2 million in hospital charges after having her foot amputated.

The 21-year-old travelled to the united statesA. from her New Zealand earlier than shifting to Canada for a international alternate program. Her and her climbing associate Jack Evans examine marine ecology on the College of Otago. After arriving in Yosemite, they warmed up on Swan Slab Gully, a three-pitch 5.6 close to Yosemite Falls. They then began up Snake Dike, a notoriously run-out 5.7 that climbs the southwest face of Half Dome. Parsons broke her neck, backbone, pelvis, ribs, and toes, however sustained no head accidents.

“Parsons was rescued and cared for by some outrageous and brave folks,” stated Jessica Ennor on the fundraising web page. “Anna wish to say an enormous thanks to the SARS staff who obtained her off the wall. She has been overwhelmed by the love and messages and assist she has obtained from everybody.” *Donate Right here*