[pct-l] Darwin Award!

[bighummel at aol.com]

Mount Shasta, Calif. —

A 19 year old Los Angeles man died on Mt. Shasta over the weekend when he wandered away from a meditation ceremony to place a rock on the top of the mountain, according to Sheriff’s reports.

Michael Falvo had been participating in meditation ceremonies with other individuals at the Old Ski Bowl, at approximately 7,800 feet, according to Allison Giannini, spokesperson for the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department.

He was reported missing about three hours after he was last seen by the group at 3 p.m., wearing a t-shirt, sweatpants, and no shoes, Giannini said. (NO SHOES!)

“The group reported to deputies that [Falvo] took off his shoes and began walking up the mountain to place a rock on the top of Mt. Shasta,” Giannini said.

Due to darkness, the Siskiyou County Search and Rescue team was unable to begin searching, Giannini said. Search and Rescue volunteers, US Forest Service Law Enforcement and the California Highway Patrol helicopter began searching the area on Sunday morning, Giannini said, and located Falvo’s body at approximately 9,600 feet at 1 p.m.

“The Sheriff’s Department would like to thank the Search and Rescue volunteers, USFS and CHP for their assistance,” Giannini said in the press release. “The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department would also like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Falvo. “
I blame the organizers of this "Meditation Ceremony" and the lack of common sense in Michael.  Hm, a t-shirt, sweatpants and no shoes . . . on Mt Shasta in November!


Greg Hummel



“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” 
								― Dalai Lama XIV