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There
are three climbers together in the foreground left (see in
the inset blowup). The
first rescue climber (Tap Richards) has the ill climber drapped
over his back, the other rescue climber (Jason Tanguay) is
carrying the climber by the legs. In effect, they are carrying
the climber down from 28,000 ft.
Keep in mind that it is difficult
enough coming down from this point under ideal conditons solo
(most deaths occur on decent), carrying someone else... a remarkable and
heroic feat! |