A Montana man's hiking trip took a dramatic turn when he slipped and fell, impaling himself on his trekking pole. The pole, which is 44 inches long with a steel tip, went through the flesh under his left arm and out his back, but missed vital organs. The man, who is 32 years old, decided to hike out of the mountains to get help, rather than opting for a helicopter rescue.

His friends were initially unsure about this plan. Further details about this incident are available from KSAT 12's source.