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Climber Emily Harrington survives fall at El Capitan

An elite professional climber is recovering after a terrifying fall and rescue at Yosemite National Park. Emily Harrington was trying to scale El Capitan, which stands at a towering 3,200 feet. She suffered minor injuries and a mild concussion. We caught up with Harrington and her boyfriend, fellow climber Adrian Ballinger, after the fall. Nikki Battiste reports on her incredible fight for survival.
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