Confusion over Aust climber's fate on Everest
ABC Online
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There are conflicting reports on the fate of Australian mountaineer Lincoln Hall.
Earlier today, Mr Hall was reported to have died descending Mount Everest after reaching the peak.
A website associated with the expedition notified the death and friends of the climber confirmed they had been told of his death.
The website has since reported that Mr Hall has been found alive and is being brought down the mountain by a rescue team.
Australia mountaineer Duncan Chessell says he has been told by radio from Nepal that other climbers have found Mr Hall alive.
May 26, 2006
ABC Online
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There are conflicting reports on the fate of Australian mountaineer Lincoln Hall.
Earlier today, Mr Hall was reported to have died descending Mount Everest after reaching the peak.
A website associated with the expedition notified the death and friends of the climber confirmed they had been told of his death.
The website has since reported that Mr Hall has been found alive and is being brought down the mountain by a rescue team.
Australia mountaineer Duncan Chessell says he has been told by radio from Nepal that other climbers have found Mr Hall alive.
May 26, 2006
