Update: A Navy helicopter recovered the body of 52-year-old climber Joseph Bohlig from the crater of Mount St. Helens, according to . An autopsy will be performed at the Clark County Medical Examiner's Office.
Earlier Post
Due to bad weather, an ongoing rescue attempt has yet to extricate 52-year-old Joseph Bohlig of Washington state from the crater of . His condition is unknown.
After removing his gear and jacket for a celebratory photo on the volcano's infamous lip yesterday afternoon, a snow cornice gave way, sending Bohlig tumbling 1,500 feet down, according to . Bohlig's climbing partner, Scott Salkovics — an army rescue pilot — quickly tossed the parka and emergency supplies down after him and called 911. Both men are experienced climbers; Bohlig has reportedly climbed Mount St. Helens dozens of times.
Three hours after the fall, a Coast Guard rescue pilot reported seeing Bohlig upright but not moving and unresponsive to the helicopter above, according to Today, an Air Force helicopter has joined in on the rescue.
— Jennifer L. Schwartz