On June 10, while hiking California’s Mount Whitney, 14-year-old Zane Wach fell 120 feet from a trail ledge after experiencing altitude sickness and an unsettling vision. His father, Ryan, an experienced hiker himself, is still unsure what exactly compelled Zane to walk off the edge, but he’s optimistic for his son’s recovery. Zane, who has been in a coma since the accident, is now breathing independently, offering hope that he’ll eventually share his “survival story.”
