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The body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice

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William Stampfl was buried by an avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.

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Newsweek
Body of American climber who disappeared 22 years ago found after ice melt (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 8, 2024
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William Stampfl went missing in 2002 while climbing in Peru.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Mummified body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru has been found (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 8, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Police in Peru say they have found the body of an American mountaineer who was buried by an avalanche 22 years ago as he tried to climb one of the highest peaks...
Time
Climber's Body Retrieved From Ice After Peru Avalanche (opens Time)
Published Jul 8, 2024
Time's feed description
Twenty two years ago, an avalanche buried American climber William Stampfl as he made his way up one of the highest peaks in the Andes.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Body of American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru has been found (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Jul 8, 2024
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Police say they found the body of American mountaineer William Stampfl on Friday near a camp 5200 meters (17,060 feet) above sea level.
CBS News
Mummified body of missing American climber found 22 years after he vanished in Peru (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 8, 2024
CBS News's feed description
William Stampfl's body, clothes, harness and boots had been well-preserved by the cold, according to images distributed by police.
France 24
American mountaineer found mummified in Peru 22 years after vanishing (opens France 24)
Published Jul 8, 2024
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The preserved body of an American mountaineer -- who disappeared 22 years ago while scaling a snowy peak in Peru -- has been found after being exposed by climate change-induced ice melt, police said…
New York Post
Body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in ice (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 8, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Police in Peru said Tuesday they have found the cold-preserved body of an American mountaineer who was buried by an avalanche 22 years ago as he tried to climb one of the highest peaks in the Andes.
WNEP
The body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice (opens WNEP)
Published Jul 9, 2024
WNEP's feed description
William Stampfl was buried by an avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.
The Daily Caller
American Climber Found Frozen In Ice After 22 Years Missing (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 8, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
The frozen body of an American climber who went missing in Peru in 2002 was recently found, police said Monday.
The Guardian
US mountaineer buried by avalanche 22 years ago found preserved in ice, police say (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 8, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
William Stampfl was trying to climb Mount Huascarán in 2002 with two friends, one who was found and one who is still missing
Fox News
Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 8, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.
People
Mummified Remains of Missing American Mountaineer Found 22 Years After He Vanished in Peru (opens People)
Published Jul 8, 2024
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An American's mountaineer's mummified remains have been found 22 years after he went missing while climbing a mountain in Peru.
Los Angeles Times
Body of American climber buried by avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 8, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Police say they found the body of William Stampfl near a camp 17,060 feet above sea level. The 58-year-old American had been trying to climb Mt. Huascaran with two friends.
WMUR
Body of US climber buried by avalanche in 2002 in Peru found (opens WMUR)
Published Jul 8, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Police in Peru said they have found the body of an American mountaineer who was buried by an avalanche in 2002 as he tried to climb one of the highest peaks in the Andes.
CBS News
Details emerge after body of American climber buried by avalanche 22 years ago is found in Peru ice: (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 9, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Bill Stampfl's clothes were still mostly intact and a gold wedding ring was still on the left hand, police said.
NBC News
The body of an American climber buried 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 9, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Twenty two years ago, an avalanche buried American climber Bill Stampfl as he made his way up one of the highest peaks in the Andes mountains.
Anchorage Daily News
Body of American climber buried in avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is recovered from the ice (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jul 9, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Police said William Stampfl’s body and clothing were preserved by the ice and freezing temperatures. Efforts to retrieve his remains began last week after another climber came upon his body.
Wyoming Public Media
The body of a climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jul 9, 2024
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Police said they recovered Bill Stampfl's body from the mountain where he was buried by the avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.

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