The mummified remains of American climber William Stampfl, who vanished in 2002, have been discovered encased in ice on Peru's Huascaran mountain.
Stampfl was reportedly swept away by an avalanche 22 years ago, and his body, along with his clothes, harness, and boots, have been remarkably preserved by the cold conditions.
The discovery provides a somber closure to the long-standing mystery of his disappearance, highlighting the dangers faced by mountain climbers and the preserving powers of ice.
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Mummified body of climber William Stampfl found entombed in ice 22 YEARS after he was swept away by avalanche in Peru
A MUMMIFIED body of a climber who vanished 22 years ago has been discovered entombed in ice. William Stampfl was swept away by avalanche in June 2002 on the side of the Huascaran mountain in Peru.
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