Malaysian Climber Dies Near Top of Denali, North America’s Tallest Mountain

Sightseeing buses and tourists are seen at a pullout popular for taking in views of North America's tallest peak, Denali, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, on Aug. 26, 2016. Becky Bohrer/AP Photo

A climber from Malaysia who was stranded for three days near the top of North America’s tallest mountain following a summit push was rescued Friday, but his partner was dead, officials said. A third member of their team had been rescued earlier in the week after descending lower on Denali in Alaska.