US EditionAoraki Mount Cook: Two Climbers Dead on New Zealand's Tallest Mountain
- On Tuesday, New Zealand authorities said two climbers died and two were rescued on Aoraki after learning late Monday night that four climbers needed help.
- The climbers fell while connected by rope near Aoraki's summit, a location known for crevasses, avalanche risk, and glacier movement that make climbs hazardous, Kevin McErlain said.
- Searchers found the bodies about 7am and specialist searchers worked to recover them despite treacherous conditions including wind and avalanche risk.
- More than 240 deaths have been recorded on Aoraki and its national park since the 20th century, and the peak remains popular with experienced climbers despite dozens vanished without trace.
- Kurt Blair, 56, American climber, and Carlos Romero, 50, American climber, were among the trio missing last year after flying into Plateau Hut on Saturday November 30 and missing their flight on Monday December 2.
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Two mountaineers — one American and the other a well-known New Zealand guide — died near the summit of the Aoraki/Mount Cook
American climber among two dead after fall from New Zealand's highest mountain
(Reuters) -The bodies of two climbers, including one from the U.S., have been recovered after the pair fell to their deaths from New Zealand's highest mountain during a summit attempt, police said on Wednesday. Read full story
2 climbers found dead on New Zealand’s highest mountain, including U.S. tourist
Two climbers were found dead on New Zealand’s highest mountain after falling during a guided ascent, according to police. One of the victims is a U.S. citizen. The incident occurred late Monday night on Aoraki Mount Cook as a guided group of four was climbing toward the summit, according to Canterbury Police. The accident was reported at approximately 11:20 p.m. Police said the two climbers who died were part of a guided group made up of two New…
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