Deaf hiker falls 700 feet, but when rescuers finally find her, she isnt alone

Deaf hiker falls 700 feet, but when rescuers finally find her, she isnt alone

Adventure often calls to the young and daring, and for 21-year-old Amelia Milling, that call was impossible to ignore. Unlike many her age who might have preferred the comfort of beaches or city breaks, Amelia sought out the rugged wilderness of Alaska. Deaf since childhood, she had never let her condition limit her ambitions. Instead, it fueled her determination to prove her independence and strength. Her plan was bold: a solo three-day hike through Alaska’s snow-covered mountains. For the first stretch, everything went according to plan. She navigated the icy trails and steep climbs with confidence. But then, in a…

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