"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin revealed Monday she now "loves" Pope Leo XIV after discovering his "Black" background.Hostin had previously expressed concerns about the new pontiff on Friday after his comments referencing the "homosexual lifestyle" resurfaced. On Monday, she spoke more optimistically about Pope Leo after learning his maternal grandparents were described as "people of color" on documents, with his grandfathers original birthplace listed as Haiti."Theres one other thing that's very interesting to me because President Trump, as you remember, called Haiti a certain type of country," Hostin said. "As it turns out, our new American pope has Haitian and Black roots! So, we actually have a Black pope, apparently. It's a chef's kiss for me."After Pope Leo was announced on Thursday, Hostin said she was "concerned" about the LGBTQ community based on a statement he made in 2012 as a bishop where he described how pop culture had fostered "sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the gospel," including the "homosexual lifestyle" and "alternative families comprised of same-sex partners and their adopted children."VATICAN GOES VIRAL: TIKTOKERS FASCINATED BY POPE ELECTIONHostin on Monday said she was more encouraged by Pope Leo based on comments from 2023 which she thought showed he had completely changed his position. "He said, you know, he believes what Pope Francis believed is that a church is a church for everyone. The church is very inclusive. So, I'm liking this guy a lot! I'm loving the pope," Hostin said.Her co-hosts Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg also praised Pope Leo after he gave a speech earlier that morning voicing support for imprisoned journalists."He said he stands in solidarity with journalists who are imprisoned for reporting the truth and urged them to avoid ideological or partisan language. I like that. I'm digging him," Goldberg said."I love that one of his first acts was to meet with journalists and defend the right of journalists to be journalists and uncover the truth," Navarro added. "And I think it's so timely that we have an American pope because we are going through things in this country, and it is good to show the world that not all American leaders are the same. It's good to have an American that can denounce the things happening against immigrants here."NANCY PELOSI WANTS NEWLY ELECTED AMERICAN POPE LEO TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST MASS DEPORTATIONS"And it's good to have a Black pope," Hostin chimed in.She again touted that he is a "Black pope" when other co-hosts shared their excitement about Pope Leo.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sounding the alarm on a dangerous drug referred to as "gas station heroin," that can lead to serious harm, including death.FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary sent a letter to his colleagues last week to draw their attention to what he called a "dangerous and growing health trend" facing the nation and young people. Makary said there is an increasing number of adverse events involving products that contain tianeptine.Tianeptine, often called "gas station heroin," is sold in gas stations through a variety of products, despite the drug not being approved by the FDA."I am very concerned," Makary wrote. "I want the public to be especially aware of this dangerous product and the serious and continuing risk it poses to Americas youth."GAS STATION HEROIN IS GROWING THREAT IN NEW JERSEY, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN: DANGEROUS AND ADDICTIVEThe products are typically sold at convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops and online retailers, and go by names like Tianaa, ZaZa, Neptunes Fix, Pegasus and TD Red.Makary said the FDA is following the distribution and sale of products that contain tianeptine but called on his colleagues to disseminate information about the drug while appreciating the magnitude of its underlying danger.Tianeptine is licensed and marketed in some countries as an atypical antidepressant, and in countries where it is approved, the typical labeled dose to treat depression is 12.5 mg orally, three times per day, Makary said.When higher doses are taken, they can produce euphoria. Some countries have taken steps to restrict how tianeptine is prescribed or dispensed and have even revised the labels to warn people of its potential addiction.TEEN DRUG OVERDOSES HIT RECORD HIGH, DRIVEN PRIMARILY BY FENTANYL POISONING, SAYS NEW REPORTIn the U.S., though, tianeptine is not listed as part of the Controlled Substances Act.The drug is often taken recreationally, though if stopped abruptly, users could experience withdrawal symptoms similar to those associated with opioid withdrawal craving, sweating, diarrhea and more.If tianeptine is ingested, Makary wrote, adverse events could include agitation, coma, confusion, death, drowsiness, hypertension, nausea, respiratory depression, sweating, tachycardia and vomiting.Two years ago, New Jersey health officials warned that two products sold as dietary supplements in gas stations and online Neptunes Elixir and ZaZa Red had caused a spike in illnesses.WHAT IS KETAMINE, THE DRUG THAT KILLED MATTHEW PERRY ON OCTOBER 28?Between June and November 2023, there were 20 reported cases of tianeptine causing "severe clinical effects" in New Jersey, as noted in a Feb. 1 alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In 2023, the FDA posted an alert warning of the dangers of Neptunes Fix or any other product containing tianeptine."FDA has received severe adverse event reports after use of Neptunes Fix products, including seizures and loss of consciousness leading to hospitalization," the agency stated."FDA considers tianeptine to be a substance that does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary ingredient and is an unsafe food additive. The FDA is aware of several serious adverse event reports associated with tianeptine."On Jan. 28, 2024, Neptune Resources, LLC, the maker of Neptunes Fix, issued a voluntary recall of its products due to the presence of tianeptine but experts are warning that other products may also contain the drug.Anyone who is using tianeptine or a product containing tianeptine and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms can call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical assistance, experts advised.Fox News Digitals Melissa Rudy contributed to this report.

The stars were out at Citi Field on Monday as the best young pitcher in the game took the bump.Paul Skenes started on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the first-place New York Mets. And yes, girlfriend Livvy Dunne, who grew up less than 30 miles from the Mets' ballpark, was in attendance.Dunne's gymnastics career just ended, so she's finally getting a chance to see Skenes' sophomore season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDunne has also been a Sports Illustrated model in each of the last two years, and she decided to bring along some friends.Camille Kostek (Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend), Ellie Thumann and Xandra Pohl each threw out the first pitch on Monday to Mark Vientos, Tyrone Taylor and Huascar Brazoban, doing their best impression of Skenes himself.The models even took a selfie ahead of time. Dunne was gifted a Mets jersey from the team, which she wore, despite her boyfriend pitching against them.Skenes finished in third place in the National League Cy Young Award vote last year and was named the NL Rookie of the Year. He became the first rookie to start an All-Star Game since Hideo Nomo in 1995. He pitched to a 1.96 ERA and struck out 11.5 batters per nine innings.NFL MVP UPSET WITH YANKEES' NEW RADIO ANNOUNCER TAKING SERIES OFF: 'YOU JUST DON'T DO THAT'Skenes has not been as sharp as last year in his sophomore season, although his 2.77 ERA entering Monday is hardly anything to complain about.Monday marks Skenes' first start since manager Derek Shelton was fired after Pittsburgh started 12-26. It was a move Skenes admitted he was not surprised by."We're 12-26. Someone's gotta be held accountable," he told reporters Friday. "Unfortunately, right now, it's him."But Skenes said a managerial change won't do much because it's ultimately up to the players."Just how it goes. I don't know if it fixes the root of the issue. We just need to play better," he added.Meanwhile, the Mets are tied for the second-best record in the sport at 26-15, tied with the Detroit Tigers and trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the Mets in the National League Championship Series last season.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Life wasn't always sunshine and rainbows when Nicole Eggert joined "Baywatch" as Roberta "Summer" Quinn in 1992.On the most recent episode of the "Still Here Hollywood" podcast, Eggert opened up about her experience on the hit show.Eggert joined "Baywatch" for season 3, but she was originally meant to appear in a spin-off of the show that had a "'90210'-esque feel at the beach.The spin-off was meant to be "a high school at the beach training to be lifeguards," but "Baywatch" became so popular, the second series was never created, Eggert revealed.'BAYWATCH' ACTRESS NICOLE EGGERT DISCLOSES 'ROUGH' CANCER DIAGNOSIS: 'WHO'S GOING TO COVER THE BILLS'"And they were like, Spin-off nothing. This is what's working, and we want it to stay like this,'" she said.Eggert "politely bowed out" of "Baywatch" after two seasons because it wasn't what she signed up for."I had some crazy idea in my head that if I left the show, I would be able to detach myself from the stigma that the show had given all of us as actors, which is not a thing," Eggert said.The "Baywatch" stigma translated into her dating life, too."People have an idea of who you are, and that could be a number of things. And I think it's harder for people to get to know you without this preconceived notion that they have going in," Eggert said.Nicole said she's "not like anyone" she's played onscreen, which has thrown people off in her dating life.Steve Kmetko, the host of the "Still Here Hollywood" podcast, asked Eggert what it was like being on the biggest television show in the world."Weird," Eggert simply admitted. "We were being ripped apart in the press." Due to the negative press, "the casting doors were not opening anymore," according to the actress."And then all of a sudden it was like we were called Baywatch bimbos and these dumb bimbos on the beach, and it's T&A.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"And then on the other hand, you have this No. 1 hit on your hand, and it's like what a kerfuffle. What a mess," Eggert admitted.After Eggert stepped away from the hit series, she returned to the "Baywatch" universe in 2003 for "Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding."Eggert told People magazine in 2024 that she didn't know what she was signing up for when agreeing to join the "Baywatch" world."Oh my God, were going to be in a bathing suit all day every day?" she remembered thinking on day 1."All the girls worked out and were super tiny and fit, and I was like, Whoops. And the one-piece bathing suits were not flattering. I didnt want to wear it at all," she said of the iconic red swimsuit. "It just wasnt what I signed up for. It was a totally different show and ballgame and not where I wanted to be."While on break from shooting "Baywatch," Eggert, then 18, decided to go under the knife. "I regret it now, of course," she explained of getting breast implants."I look at all these younger girls doing it and think, God, leave your bodies alone! But when you have to put on that one-piece, and it's like you're so flat that it's like pleating, you got pleats across the front ... you're like, What is this? Nothing you can do. You can't stuff it with anything. You can't do anything."With time, Eggert started to question why she'd really gone through with the procedure. "It was a stupid 18-year-old decision," she admitted to People.Since getting the initial implants, Eggert has had several breast augmentation surgeries. In 2015, she appeared on an episode of "Botched," wanting a breast reduction.In January 2024, the actress announced she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTEREggert first felt pain in her breast and gained 25 pounds within three months. Believing them to be symptoms of menopause, she was surprised to locate a lump during a self-exam in October 2023."It really was throbbing and hurting," she previously told People. "I immediately went to my general practitioner, and she told me I had to immediately go get it looked at. But the problem was, I just couldn't get an appointment. Everything was booked. So I had to wait until the end of November to get it done."Results later showed that she had stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer. Both of Eggert's parents had cancer.

When NFL division races get hot and heavy late in the 2025 season, you will be able to catch plenty of the action on a Saturday on FOX.The network announced on Monday that it would broadcast a Saturday doubleheader on Week 16 Dec. 20 with four NFC teams duking it out.One game will feature a rematch of this past season's NFC championship game as the Philadelphia Eagles, who open their season on FOX against the Dallas Cowboys, will battle the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe other game will have the Chicago Bears hosting their longtime NFC North rival, the Green Bay Packers.A one-hour gameshow will precede the doubleheader, the 11th by the network a record. It's also the 31st window of games this season for FOX, the most in the league.The Birds are coming off their second Lombardi Trophy in seven years in February when they stopped the Kansas City Chiefs from the first-ever three-peat in the Super Bowl. The Eagles defeated the Commanders, 55-23, en route to the big game in the NFC championship. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley each had three rushing touchdowns in the game.UNSUSPECTING MOTHER FLATTERED BY 'NICEST YOUNG MAN' TRAVIS HUNTER ON FLIGHT: 'I WANT HIS JERSEY'Both the Eagles and Commanders and the Packers and Bears split their regular-season series last year. The home team won both NFC East matchups, while the road team was victorious in the North battles.The Packers' loss to the Bears last year came in Week 18, when it became apparent that the Packers were trying to play for seeding late in the game. But they lost, and then dropped their playoff game to the Eagles, which had been a rematch of the Week 1 contest in Brazil.The season kicks off on Sept. 4.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The alleged Florida State University shooter was seen in a new mugshot with a disfigured face after being released from the hospital a month after the deadly shooting.According to the Tallahassee Police Department, Phoenix Ikner, 20, was released from a local hospital following an extended stay and multiple surgeries to treat injuries he sustained during the April 17 shooting at Florida State University, where he opened fire on campus.Ikner is accused of killing two men and injuring six others. The FSU student was shot in the jaw by campus police as they responded to the shooting.Following his booking, Ikner was transferred to the Wakulla County Detention Facility, where he will await his first appearance in court.FSU SHOOTING: SHERIFFS OFFICE SPEAKS ON SUSPECTS PAST, DEPUTY STEPMOTHERPolice said Ikner has been transported to a detention facility in the region and faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder."In any case, especially one of this magnitude, the Tallahassee Police Department has the highest commitment to justice, transparency, and the safety of our community," Chief of Police Lawrence Revell said in a news release. "We are grateful for the work of our detectives, officers, medical personnel, and partner agencies who helped bring us to this point."Police added that Ikners transfer to another facility is standard protocol due to him being the stepson of a Leon County Sheriffs Office deputy.Authorities determined that the gun Ikner allegedly used in the killings belonged to his mother, Jessica Ikner, who has been an officer for more than 18 years and has done a "tremendous job" in her position, police previously said.FSU SHOOTING SUSPECT'S CHILDHOOD INCLUDED ALLEGED FAMILY KIDNAPPING ABROAD, CUSTODY FIGHT: DOCS"Her service to this community has been exceptional," Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil said at an April press conference after the shooting. "Unfortunately, her son had access to one of her weapons and that was one of the weapons that was found at the scene. And we are continuing that investigation into how that weapon was used."Months before the shooting, Ikner was quoted in an FSU student newspaper article about anti-Trump protests at the school and was identified as a political science major, according to WFLA.MORE DETAILS EMERGE ABOUT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SUSPECT PHOENIX IKNER AS MOTIVE REMAINS A MYSTERYThe article was later updated to say, "An earlier version of this article included a quote from the gunman in the April 17 shooting at FSU and was removed at the decision of our editors to maintain ethical journalistic standards and avoid amplifying the voice of an individual responsible for violence."The biological mother of Ikner allegedly kidnapped him in 2015, when he was 11, and traveled with him to Norway in violation of a custody agreement, according to Leon County court records.In keeping with the Tallahassee Police Departments commitment to transparency and accountability, the police department said the probable cause affidavit "will be made publicly available" after Ikners first appearance in court.Ikner is expected in court for his first appearance Tuesday at 11 a.m., according to online court records.Fox News Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report.

Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested for trespassing while protesting at a federal immigration facility last week, said Monday during a televised gubernatorial debate that his actions were "absolutely" an effective way to protest the president's immigration clampdown.Baraka has denied he did anything wrong despite federal authorities arresting him for trespassing at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark on Friday.During Monday's debate among Democrat candidates in New Jersey's open governor's race, he doubled down on the assertion he did nothing wrong."We haven't interfered with federal law enforcement," Baraka said early on in the debate when moderators turned their questioning to Friday's incident at the ICE detention facility in Newark. "We didn't go down there to protest. We actually went down there to have a press conference. And the Congress has oversight. And they began to exercise their oversight. It was escalated by Homeland Security. They made an arrest because they got a call to do so. And that's what happened."WHO IS THE DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT AN ICE DETENTION CENTER?Baraka's arrest occurred during a protest at Delaney Hall attended by three members of Congress, who said they were in attendance to perform their congressionally-mandated oversight duties related to federal detention facilities. The three lawmakers were outside the facility with a group of protesters when the gates opened to allow an ICE bus in. The lawmakers then rushed through the gates and past security, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security.The arrest came as activists had been calling for access to the facility for days, which is a privately run facility that was revamped as an immigration detention facility this year. "We're not asking for anything that's incorrect. We ask them to obey our laws," Baraka said after the incident. "To obey the policies and rules here in the city and the state of New Jersey, not to run roughshod over the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, the Fourth, the Fifth, the Fourteenth Amendment and everybody on this soil who deserves due process."NEWARK MAYOR SPEAKS AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM HSI FACILITYDuring Monday night's debate, the other gubernatorial candidates were asked if they thought Baraka's tactics were "effective" the same way he does and whether they would have done things differently. While, for the most part, all the candidates tip-toed around the question, instead choosing to tout their bona fides in supporting immigration and challenging President Donald Trump, some did express support for Baraka."I'm not saying I would do anything differently," said Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the four-term Democrat representing the state's 11th Congressional District. "I don't think the mayor was trespassing. In talking to my congressional colleagues, he was invited in. They asked him to leave, he left, and then he got arrested."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Ras didn't do anything wrong," Steve Fluop, the mayor of Jersey City and another candidate for New Jersey governor, said in direct response to the moderators' question about whether they agreed with Baraka's tactics.The rest of the candidates did not directly answer the question before the moderators moved on to the next topic.

Conservative author, media figure and former Treasury official Monica Crowley was confirmed late Monday to become assistant secretary of state and chief of protocol with the rank of ambassador.Crowley, who was a longtime former Fox News contributor and foreign affairs analyst, previously served in the first Trump administration and received the Alexander Hamilton Award from the Treasury Department during that time."Monica will be the administration representative for major U.S. hosted events, including America's 250th birthday in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028," President Donald Trump said in a December statement announcing her nomination.Crowley holds a doctorate in international relations from Columbia University.DNC VICE CHAIR SLAMS TRUMP AS PUNK, WOULD-BE DICTATOR IN FIERY PA TOWN HALLThe Arizona native grew up in New Jersey and began her career in former President Richard Nixons post-presidency, when she worked as a research assistant.Her book, "Nixon Off the Record," was published in the wake of that role.She joined Fox News Channel in 1996 the same year it hit the airwaves and often appeared with host Sean Hannity on "Hannity" and its predecessor "Hannity & Colmes," with the late Alan Colmes.WHO IS THE DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT ICE DETENTION CENTER?She also starred in one episode of "House of Cards," where she played herself and also hosted the syndicated "Monica Crowley Show."She has received several other awards, including Woman of the Year in 2010 from the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.During Trumps first term, she backed out of a National Security Council role when allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation surfaced. Crowley rejected the claims as a "hit job."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe U.S. Travel Association lauded her nomination, saying that she will serve a "pivotal role" in the Trump administration."The speed with which this decision was made gives us great confidence that Trump will seek to maximize the opportunities of the decade of sports and events that lies ahead," said CEO Geoff Freeman."Landmark moments [she will be involved in planning] will attract millions of travelers to America and showcase the best of our great nation while creating a lasting benefit to our economy."

A retired police officer in the United Kingdom is reportedly taking legal action after he was arrested over a social media post warning about the rising threat of antisemitism in the UK following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks against Israel.Julian Foulkes, a 71-year-old retired special constable from Kent, England, was arrested in November 2023 and had his home searched after one of his posts on X was reported to law enforcement, according to the Daily Mail.Foulkes reportedly grew concerned as anti-Israel protests swept across London and other major European cities in the weeks following the October 7 attacks. In a post on X that month, he warned about escalating antisemitism after rioters stormed a Russian airport searching for arrivals from Tel Aviv."One step away from storming Heathrow looking for Jewish arrivals" he posted in a reply to a pro-Palestinian activist's post.AMERICAN HOSTAGE EDAN ALEXANDER RELEASED BY HAMAS AFTER MORE THAN 580 DAYS IN CAPTIVITYFoulkes told the Mail that he was "shocked and flabbergasted" after Kent Police officers arrived at his door later to search his home.According to bodycam footage reviewed by The Telegraph, an officer raised concerns about the books he was reading, including those by British author and commentator Douglas Murray, commenting that his bookshelf contained "very Brexit-y things."Police also reportedly raised concerns about a shopping list from his wife, a hairdresser, which included items like bleach, tin foil and gloves.Police seized his electronic devices and detained Foulkes for eight hours before issuing him a caution a formal warning given to a person who admits to an offense to avoid prosecution.UK MAN WARNS ABOUT STATE PROSECUTING THOUGHT CRIMES AFTER CHARGED FOR SILENT PRAYER: HORRIFIC IMPLICATIONSFoulkes said he accepted the caution out of fear that he would be kept from visiting his only surviving daughter, who lives in Australia.He compared the ordeal to being targeted for a "thought crime.""This is absolutely an Orwellian-style thought crime. It's absolutely ridiculous because I sent a tweet which was reasonable in the circumstances and it was a tweet based on events I'd read about just the previous day and in the previous week," he told the Mail."It was taken out of context and I really can't go through all the failings of Kent police - as much as I'd like to - but it's been quite astonishing to me especially as I served with them for 10 years," he added.The Kent Police issued an apology to Foulkes on Monday, saying they had made a mistake and that his record had been cleared.FORMER MUMFORD AND SONS MUSICIAN ASKS WHITE HOUSE IF BRITS PUNISHED OVER FREE SPEECH CAN SEEK ASYLUM IN US"On 2 November 2023 a report was made to Kent Police about a social media post that was alleged to have been offensive, and Mr Foulkes was arrested on the same day," the statement shared with Fox News Digital read."Although he was offered and accepted an unconditional caution following his own independent legal advice, a subsequent review of the case by the force concluded that the caution was not appropriate in the circumstances and should not have been issued.""Kent Police apologizes to Mr Foulkes for the distress caused and how the report was investigated. We have expunged the caution from his record and are pleased to facilitate this correction. Mr Foulkes has been informed of the decision and a further review of the matter will now be carried out to identify any learning opportunities," the statement continued.JD VANCE SPARS WITH BRITISH PRIME MINISTER OVER FREE SPEECH CENSORSHIP DURING OVAL OFFICE MEETINGFoulkes says he has sought legal help and plans to sue the police force for wrongful arrest.The Free Speech Union is raising money to cover the costs of his legal fight.Concerns about free speech being under threat in the UK have drawn the attention of U.S. leaders like Vice President JD Vance.In a speech to European leaders in February, Vance warned that Europe appeared to be retreating from some of its fundamental values it shares with the U.S. and adopting "Soviet-era" censorship.British commentator and former Mumford and Sons guitarist Winston Marshall recently appeared at a White House briefing to ask the Trump administration if they would consider giving political asylum to Brits who faced prosecution for posting "hate speech" online.

Three climbers from Renton, Washington died over the weekend after falling during a climb in North Cascades National Park.Personnel from the Okanogan County Sheriffs Office and Okanogan County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to reports of a climbing accident near North Early Winters Spire, nearly 16 miles west of Mazama, Washington, at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.The responders learned that a party of four climbers from Renton, which is a suburb of Seattle, were involved in a fall while descending a steep gully, the Okanogan County Sheriffs Office said.When crews arrived at the accident site, they found three of the climbers dead.MISSING CLIMBER IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK FOUND DEAD AFTER SUFFERING APPARENT FALLAccording to the Okanogan County Coroners Office, the three people who died were ages 36, 47 and 63.The fourth climber, though, self-extricated and was able to contact law enforcement about the incident.21-YEAR-OLD ROCK CLIMBER FALLS, DIES AT STORIED CLOSE ENCOUNTERS FILMING LOCATION: NATIONAL PARK SERVICEThe Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team assisted with the extrication of the three dead climbers from the mountainous terrain.A preliminary investigation has determined that the accident happened after an anchor failed while the climbers were rappelling down the steep terrain, though the investigation is still ongoing.MOUNT EVEREST REMAINS BELIEVED TO BE CLIMBER WHO VANISHED 100 YEARS AGOThe National Park Service did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment on the matter.The sheriffs office thanked the search and rescue volunteers and Snohomish County helicopter crews for helping with the "tragic incident.""Our thoughts are with the family members and friends of those involved," the sheriffs office said.