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Climber, 42, Dies in 600-Meter Fall on Chile’s Llaima Volcano

Officials say the group skipped required park registration, prompting fresh warnings about harsh conditions.

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Overview

  • Ingrid Daniela Vera Figueroa slipped during a birthday ascent on Sunday at roughly 2,000 meters and died at the scene.
  • Recovery teams reached the site at 6:30 a.m. Monday after high winds, low visibility, and subzero cold grounded a police helicopter overnight.
  • CONAF reported the party had not completed the mandatory registration that helps rangers prevent accidents and activate rescue protocols faster.
  • Her remains were taken to Villarrica, where she lived with her family, and relatives held a wake after the recovery.
  • Llaima rises to 3,125 meters inside Conguillío National Park and is a demanding climb, with a recent April incident reinforcing the risks from snow, hidden crevasses, and sudden whiteouts.