Accidents - Disasters - Fires - Floods - Tragedies

Dec. 12, 1973 - Tragic Epilogue Of U.S. Expedition To Reach The 7000-meter High Aconcagua Mountain: As reported by the guide of the US Andinists who tried to reach the Aconcagua, two of the Climb Jeanette Mae Johnson And John Cooper - died in the attempted climb. Cooper appears to have died of natural causes from injuries; with the help of a helicopter his boy was brought down 6000 meters to the city of Mendoza, Argentina/ One of the Picture shows the salvage expedition who discovered the body. Note: The Aconcagua is the highest mountain of the American Continent: 6, 956 meters. The expedition took place last January When the American Cooper and Johnson, both 35 years, died the expedition was suspended. Argentinian authorities, m talking advantage of warm summer weather, have now brought Cooper's to Mendoza Via helicopter. Donkeys, it should be noted, refuse to transport human remains. The body of Jeanette Johnson has never been found

Restrictions Only for United Kingdom

6000 Aconcagua Advantage Appears Argentinian Attempted Authorities Causes Climb Continent Discovered Donkeys Epilogue Highest Injuries Jeanette Mendoza Meters Noted Reach Refuse Reported Salvage Suspended Tragic Tried

Features In These Collections

> Contributors > KEY