A 14-year-old hiker, Zane Wach, experienced altitude-related hallucinations while descending Mt. Whitney with his father, leading to him stepping off a 120-foot cliff. His father, Ryan, briefly lost focus, and Zane experienced strange visions, such as seeing 'snowmen' on the trail. He remains in a medically induced coma as he recovers. Mt. Whitney, a popular hiking destination, presents risks, including altitude sickness, which can affect anyone at elevations over 8,000 feet, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
It was completely bizarre. He told me he couldn't tell if he was dreaming or not, and he would shake his head in disbelief, like, 'This is not real.'
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