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Scots climber Roger Cookson dies on Andes mountain | Scots climber Roger Cookson dies on Andes mountain |
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A Scottish climber has died after falling ill while attempting to scale a mountain in the Andes. | A Scottish climber has died after falling ill while attempting to scale a mountain in the Andes. |
Roger Cookson, 58, suffered a heart attack as he climbed Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. | Roger Cookson, 58, suffered a heart attack as he climbed Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. |
The 6,960m (22,835 ft) mountain is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. | The 6,960m (22,835 ft) mountain is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. |
Argentine authorities said Mr Cookson was ascending the peak with a friend and a tour guide on Saturday. He reportedly took ill as he approached the summit. | |
His companions called for help, but rescuers were unable to save him, public security officials in the province of Mendoza said. | His companions called for help, but rescuers were unable to save him, public security officials in the province of Mendoza said. |
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