2023-12-04 20:08:07
Finally, the search for three Argentine mountaineers missing in the Andes mountain range had the worst outcome: Chilean Carabineros confirmed the discovery of their lifeless bodies.
The confirmation came this Monday morning. They had been missing since Thursday, November 30, the date on which they were expected to descend from Marmolejo Hill.
The three men were identified as Raúl Espir, Sergio Berardo and Ignacio Javier Lucero. They were friends and had decided to undertake this trip with the idea of adding new experiences.
The journey began on November 22 and The descent was planned eight days later.
Having no news regarding the subjects, family and friends notified the authorities and an operation began with the collaboration of Argentine and Chilean rescuers.
Tragedy in the Andes: who were the three deceased mountain climbers
Ignacio Lucero He was 49 years old. He was a specialized mountaineer who, according to what he indicated on his website, had nearly 90 excursions in different parts of the world.
He was a trekking instructor and guide. He had a particular experience in Nepal when, at 7,400 meters above sea level, he had a heart attack and a stroke, for which he had to remain hospitalized for more than 20 days.
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After recovering, he had to undergo rehabilitation since he had lost part of his speech and walking.
While, Raúl Espir He was also a mountaineer, known for his ties to politics. In fact, he was mayor of the Pampas city of San Martín for Together for Change. He had achieved re-election.
Sergio Berardo He was a notary and the only one of the three who did not have much knowledge regarding this activity.
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