Hotmail
Second Mount McKinley climber dies in a week
Indonesian man dies while descending North America's tallest mountain
 | Mount McKinely from a viewing area along the Parks Highway, not far from Talkeetna, Alaska. |
Mark Thiessen / AP file |
 | Video: Life |
 Salvation Army rings in early giving season July 14: Tis the season for generosity. That's what the Salvation army is hoping. For the first time in 35 years, Salvation Army volunteers are hitting the streets in the summer as they try to raise more money for those in need. Salvation Army Soldier Daniel Aherns explains. |
 |
Breaking news alerts (about 1 per day) |
Find more alerts at alerts.msnbc.com |
JUNEAU, Alaska - Officials at Denali National Park said a second person within a week has collapsed and died shortly after successful summits of Mount McKinley.
Park officials say 20-year-old Pungkas Tri Baruno, of Jakarta, Indonesia, died Monday night while descending North America's tallest mountain.
Officials say Baruno collapsed about one-quarter mile from a camp at the 17,200-foot level. Climbing guides unsuccessfully tried to revive Baruno.
The climber began his ascent of the 20,320-foot mountain June 22 with a group that included two climbing partners and two guides. Park spokeswoman Maureen McLaughlin says Baruno and one partner, plus the guides, reached the summit on Monday.
The cause of death remained unknown. Plans to recover the body remained on hold until weather permitted a high-altitude helicopter could access the area.
On Friday, 51-year-old James Nasti of Naperville, Ill., died at the summit. Park officials said Nasti is the first climber known to have died at the summit.
- Discuss Story On Newsvine
-
Rate Story:
View popularLowHigh - Instant Message
MORE FROM LIFE |
 Life Section Front |
| Add Life headlines to your news reader: |
Boost your career with an online Degree. Pick from Leading Colleges!
www.EarnMyDegree.com
Sponsored links
Resource guide