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He Fell Into a Crevasse in 1963. He Just Got His Stuff Back
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- A hiker discovered a frozen backpack on the Sulztalferner glacier in Tyrol, Austria, containing items from a 1963 climbing trip, including an ice axe, camera, whistle, and documents with the owner's name.
- Police identified the owner as an 86-year-old man who survived a crevasse fall during the 1963 climb after being rescued by companions; he had abandoned the backpack to lighten his load.
- The glacier's melting after 63 years revealed the gear, which was handed to the climber's son due to the father's poor health, highlighting the emotional significance for the family.
- This incident illustrates how retreating glaciers, driven by rising global temperatures, are uncovering long-buried artifacts and remains.
