Gary Morgan has been in the news with his spectacular fall on Mt Hood. In the early reports – he sustained serious injuries. We can now report that his former coach, Frank Alongi called today – 06/24 at 4:30 pm.
He had just spoken to Gary; Gary is alert and speaking very positively about his accident. He suffered a dislocated hip and shoulder from his fall of about 700 feet. He sustained multiple bruises over his body. He plans on leaving the hospital soon to attend the Olympic Trials. He also said he is still going to the Olympic Games.
Reports of the accident were in multiple newspapers and on television. Links to some of the articles follow: