The physique of an American climber lacking for 22 years has been discovered buried by an avalanche in a Peruvian mountain.
Peruvian police say they noticed American climber William StumpfMummified our bodies are seen on Friday close to a camp on Mount Huascarán, one of many highest peaks within the Andes.
In 2002, William tried to climb Mount Huascaran, however an avalanche buried him below snow and ice. Police stated his physique, nonetheless frozen, was discovered about 5,200 meters up the mountain at an altitude of 6,768 meters.
It is unclear precisely how William was stumbled upon, however police say his physique and clothes had been preserved by the ice, snow and chilly climate… and he nonetheless had a California driver’s license.
The picture reveals William’s physique twisted and mendacity on the ice… he was nonetheless carrying climbing gear, together with some climbing boots.
Mount Huascaran is a well-liked climbing vacation spot…a whole lot of individuals go there yearly with native guides, and it often takes a couple of week to succeed in the highest.
William went climbing with two pals, Steve Erskine and Matthew RichardsonIn 2002, they had been buried by an avalanche.
Steve’s physique was found shortly after the incident, however Matthew continues to be lacking.
