Three people died and a fourth was injured while rock climbing in the North Cascades in Washington state, authorities said. Authorities in Okanogan County said the climbers were believed to be rappelling a steep gulley near North Early Winters Spire when their anchor failed,

Three rock climbers fell to their deaths Sunday in Washington state, authorities said. Investigators believe their equipment failed as they were descending a ravine.

The man, suffering from internal bleeding and head trauma, not only survived the 400-foot fall but was able to trek to his car, in the dark, and drive to a pay phone to call for help.