Man survives 120-foot fall in Glacier National Park thanks to Good Samaritan

In Glacier National Park, Montana, Ken Nurse fell 120 feet into McDonald Creek while taking a photo. A bystander found him face down in the water and performed CPR, which helped save his life. Nurse was airlifted to a hospital after suffering multiple injuries, including cracked ribs and a compound elbow fracture. He expressed gratitude for the quick actions of those who helped him during the incident.

Man survives 120-foot fall in Glacier National Park thanks to Good Samaritan
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Updated Aug 21, 2026 First published Aug 20, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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