FATE OF GERMAN CLIMBERS
CONFLICTING REPORTS FROM PORTERS. TWO GERMANS SAID TO SURVIVE. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright (Received July 24, 11.30 p.m.) CALCUTTA, July 24. Sheltering in an ice cave at a height of nearly 25,000 ft on the slopes of Nanga Parbat, Merkyl, the leader of the German expedition, and a porter named Gaylay, were ten days ago still alive, although they were too exhausted by cold, hunger and fatigue to proceed further. This news has been brought down to the lower camps by another Darjeeling porter. Still another porter brought confirmation of the deaths of the Germans, Wieland and Welzenbach. Bad weather continues to hinder the rescue party. There is hope that Merkyl and Gaylay are still alive, but they are known to be without food and adequate clothing.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19860, 25 July 1934, Page 9
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134FATE OF GERMAN CLIMBERS Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19860, 25 July 1934, Page 9
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