Six Climbers Missing on Mt. Rainier Presumed Dead

U.S. national park officials say that six climbers missing on Mount Rainier in the western U.S. state of Washington are presumed dead after searchers located their equipment in an avalanche prone area.   Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Fawn Bauer said Sunday evidence shows that there is not a viable chance of survival.  She said the search was called off late Saturday.   A helicopter crew that flew over the area Saturday spotted camping and climbing gear about 1,000...

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