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The first attempt and success to climb Mt. Everest occured in 1953. Since then, almost 4,000 people have been able to scale the mountain, but over 230 people have not been able to climb it successfully. There is a chance of accident or death when climbing this mountain or any dangerous activity. All people should should have the right to rescue services even if they knowingly put themselves at risk because there is always a chance of an accident happening, rangers are there to save people in danger, and there are rescue vehicles being produced to be used in case of an emergency. Firstly, there are rescue workers whose job is to save people in danger. According to Ranger Killed During Rescue of Climbers on Mount Rainier, “Hall, a native of Patten, Maine, had been with the park’s climbing program for four years, the release said” This explains why rescue workers have the job to save people because this is an example of one worker who had worked for a climbing program. It was specifically made for the purpose of rangers to be there in case a climber would have an accident and not be able to recover by themselves. However, rescue workers also have a high chance of being injured or even dying along with the people who were already in danger. While the rescue workers could also be injured or lose their life, rescuing people is their job. It’s what they applied for. They should know the risks of what they are doing in order to save people’s lives. Also according to Ranger Killed

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