Influencer model airlifted after high-altitude hike goes wrong

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2 Jun 2026 • 6:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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Influencer model airlifted after high-altitude hike goes wrong

  • OnlyFans model Kamryn Renae was rescued after falling ill during an attempt to summit Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States.
  • Renae, who is documenting her Pacific Crest Trail journey from Mexico to Canada, shared her Mount Whitney attempt with her 183,000 Instagram followers in a vlog posted on May 23.
  • Despite starting the hike feeling well, Renae, who admitted to having limited mountain-climbing experience, began to feel sick and decided to camp two miles from the summit.
  • Her condition worsened, leading to vomiting, and she was stranded until a group of fellow hikers helped her descend the mountain the following day.
  • Renae was subsequently airlifted to a hospital for treatment, attributing her illness to a contaminated water source encountered during her trek.

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