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Three climbers believed dead on New Zealand's highest peak
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Three individuals, two American citizens (Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero) and a Canadian national, went missing while attempting to climb Aoraki/Mount Cook. The Americans were certified alpine guides. The search efforts have been hindered by adverse weather conditions, prompting the suspension of helicopter and drone operations. The missing individuals' bodies have not been found, and the search is being wound down.
After reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have retrieved, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived.
Anyone who shared time with Kurt in the mountains knows that his calm demeanour and positive presence ran counter to the rough edges and sharp tongues so often exemplified by the hard scrabble ranks of mountain guides.
Kique is widely respected for his skills as a guide, and enthusiasm for climbing.
Missing climbers on on Mount Aoraki
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- 1.American Mountain Guides Association
- 2.Climb NZ
- 3.Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- 4.Silverton Avalanche School
- 5.SWS Mountain Guides