Indian-origin tech executive in US falls to death from 400 feet in climbing accident
An Indian-origin techie was among three climbers who were killed in a climbing accident in Washington State's North Cascades Range. Vishnu Irigireddy and his fellow climbers fell to death from 400 feet while descending.Irigireddy, 48, a resident of Seattle, was part of four climbers attempting to climb the North Early Winters Spire area of the Cascades, which is very popular among climbers. Irigireddy was an experienced climber, his family said.advertisementWhile three men were killed in the climbing accident, one person miraculously survived. Anton Tselykh, 38, after regaining his consciousness, reached his car and drove 64 kilometres to get help.The group saw a storm coming and began to head back down, but during their descent, the anchor they were using developed a snag, causing them to fall 200 feet.According to the Associated Press, they fell some 200 feet, landing in a more sloping ravine where they tumbled for another roughly 200 feet before coming to a stop in a tangle of rope.Irigireddy was the Vice President of Engineering at Fluke Corporation, a test equipment manufacturing company in the Greater Seattle Area, according to news agency PTI.ONE CLIMBER HAS MIRACULOUS ESCAPEThree climbers were killed in the climbing accident that occurred on Sunday (May 11). The other deceased were 38-year-old Tim Nguyen and Oleksander Martynenko, 36.advertisementAnton Tselykh miraculously survived the dangerous fall and drove 64 kilometres to inform the authorities about the accident. It was Sunday morning, eight hours since he regained consciousness.Currently, he is being treated in a hospital. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding."He was in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Centre, meaning he was not in the intensive care unit," AP quoted Susan Gregg, Media Relations Director for UW Medicine, as saying.VISHNU IRIGIREDY FOUND JOY AND PURPOSE IN NATUREVishnu Irigireddy's family described him as an experienced climber who found joy and purpose in nature."Known for his adventurous spirit and profound curiosity about the world, Vishnu was an experienced climber who found joy and purpose in nature. Whether it was scaling mountains, exploring new heights, or encouraging others on their own journeys, he approached each challenge with focus, humility, and deep respect for the outdoors," Vishnu's family said in a statement issued on Wednesday on the remembr.com website, an online platform that allows individuals to create memorial pages for lost ones.Originally from India and a proud member of Seattle's vibrant tech and cultural community, Vishnu Irigireddy built a life that reflected his values — integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of growth, according to the statement.advertisementHe was a dedicated professional, a loyal friend, and a beloved son and sibling who remained deeply connected to his roots and family, the statement added.His family said that those who knew Vishnu described him as brilliant yet humble, adventurous yet grounded, and always ready to lend a hand or offer encouragement.
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