I have climbed Half Dome on those cables and you see so much stupidity from amateur rock climbers. How did this guy get that far out from the cables?

Wow, I actually know this guy stuck on the wall. We used to go to high school together in Angel Grove. In fact, we first met each other on a mountain just like this after we both pledged our allegiance to Zordon. Lol, good times.

Seriously? This is actually my neighbor in Chicago and I really think its sad that people make light of something so serious! Its not cool. He risked his life to save someone and should have the recognition.. Also in 1966 he made Four touchdowns including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds for Polk High School Panthers in the championship game against Andrew Johnson High School. We will Never Forget.

I love the way people work together when someone is in dire need. You can tell they are a proud group of people, to even attempt to do what they do is amazing. Saving someone's life is the greatest height you can ever climb...

Comunque uno stupido che ha messo in pericolo di vita un altro!

Lesson to be learned -- if someone drops something, don't risk your life trying to catch it. If you drop something -- phone, wallet -- do not leave the safety of the cables. Not unless you are wearing a climbing harness and are clipped into an anchor or being belayed.

That's a beautiful place, I've dreamed of seeing it. But no one would have to rescue Sammy from up there. I'm not going up there. Awesome job.

The guy is my uncle’s cousin’s brother in law’s former roommate. Glad he made it...

Not even a handshake or a hug from the rescuee ro rhe rescuer. The rescuer put himself at extreme risk to save the guy. Shameful

I know that guy too we went to school together glad he’s ok

Luckily it was half dome, imagine if it’s full dome, it’ll be twice as difficult

This guy was my sousaphone teacher back in the day , glad everyone was o k

Woe crazy that's my 5th cousin on my father's side twice removed.

God bless these dudes. Climbers can be a bit dickish, but they volunteer and saves ives.

after looking at modern closer videos in hd of this mountain, this is actually insane. how did he even end up so far to the right of the cable path? Its extrem,ely steep too. Doesnt even look like it here, but it is fcking terrifying

Why Arent People More Respectful Of How F__king Dangerous This Mountain Is?????

What’s the big deal roofers go through this every day except they do it to make a living

That’s my brother, he’s a dumb ass 😂

Damn idiots that go up there!

I used to play chess with that hero as well as we shared a paper route together way back when

HalfDome is no Joke!

The man was my uncle. He passed away just a few years ago. He owned a Dairy Queen. He was a good man.

The ranger at the bottom literally tells you that you're dumb if you use safety equipment. This is the result of that horrible advice.

Dude had no business up there. Clearly out of shape

Camera guy sucks!

Good job James Williams!!

I’m related to that big rock.

I am a step sister of the helicopter pilot he always helps me when I get stuck too

I know the rescuer, he was a shy and timid man when we first met at the local circle jerk, but little did we know he would go on to do great things

Just wow! Incredible bravery.

I've been in your shoes, and you never quiet get comfortable with being called hero, but there is no doubt you saved a man's life that day. I've also been up Half Dome and had someone above me drop a water bottle. If you've been there, you know how steep it is and how AMAZINGLY calm you'd have to be to come up with the plan to use the cables to rescue him, and how brave you'd have to be to step out on the face alone outside them... Wear your title proudly, hero.

Now, who gets to replant the poles?

Let me be the first to say, I know neither the hiker nor the hero.

Im glad they gave the camera to someone with a steady hand and eagle eye.

I climbed it when I was 64. Once was enough!

a fool and his life are soon parted. Confucius maybe.

Going after that phone was very foolish.

Dude, I was there when this happened. I was coming down behind the dude who tried to retrieve his cell phone battery when he dropped his phone. I came down pretty quick, and had to pass that stuff up. The Helicopter was called in cuz it was late in the day. The Rescue Team was already hiking up fast, and I did not have a Permit, so I got well out of there ($5,000 Fine). While switching from climbing shoes to Hiking Boots I seen this dude come up with taking the upright galvanized poles out to have the cable reach him. VERY mpressive.. I was down by then I came down while this was going on past that because there was nothing when I looked back up this guy was stripping out the polls and he definitely save that guy because the rescue crew came up. I don’t know about 40 minutes later or 30 minutes later I’m not sure and helicopter couldn’t land so it was too windy. But I remember the guy who was doing the film, kept saying James that guy life I remember the guys name is James

idiots that risk others lives to save their ass.,.let Darwin handle the situation.

Been up Half Dome at least a couple dozen times during my college days. It's very steep, can be slippery and those cables are heavy.

This made me emotional. How frightening for everyone. What a scary lesson. Glad everyone was okay 🙏🏽❤️

Angels in human form... Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

I don’t like the amount of inexperienced people that are granted permits for this hike. They clog up the cables when trying to descend because they have such a fear of exposure.

This is me and my family and friends ‘acting’ for the purposes of making a video for KZbin. My wife uploaded it, she was also filming.

The year of oppa gangnam style.

That guy was my ping pong coach back in high school. Wow glad he made it out alive

Really lucky. I climbed Half Dome last September.i It's not for the faint of heart.

How about next time letting the phone go, and staying on the trail!

And why do we stay on trail?

This man is my nephews brothers 2nd cousins roommate in college. So glad it turned out okay!