An Israeli backpacker was captured in a glacier in Argentina and rescued on the verge of death
Eitan Shaked, a 23-year-old man, was found at the scene suffering from cuts and hypothermia.
He was located after being imprisoned for a day
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11/12/2021
Saturday, 11 December 2021, 19:27 Updated: 19:55
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Eitan Shaked (Photo: surfer photos, from Eitan Shaked's Instagram)
Rescue forces in the Argentina's Land of Fire Nature Reserve two days ago (Thursday) rescued a 23-year-old Israeli backpacker who was captured after climbing a glacier alone.
The young man, was imprisoned for a day, and was on the verge of death from hypothermia.
He was rescued in a special operation that included the use of a helicopter and was taken to a hospital in Ushuaia in southern Argentina.
He is suffering from crises in the stone, legs and arm, and is now recovering in hospital.
According to the rescue unit, Shaked was trapped in a glacier 20 km from the Ushuaia capital. A guide who was in the area heard his cries for help.
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Eitan Shaked (Photo: surfer photos, from Eitan Shaked's Instagram)
Two days later, Shaked from the hospital shared his condition.
"To all the friends who ask what happened, I went for a walk in Ushuaia and fell about ten meters. I waited for rescue 24 hours, disconnected, without absorption and food, and on the way broke my pelvis and elbow. When they found me I was on the verge of death from hypothermia. To everyone, but thank you very much to those who care and want to help. "
Ushuaia County Rescue Unit noted that "fortunately, thanks to the observation of the mountain guide, we received a call for help."
They added that thanks to the rescuers' efficient response, the cooperation of the private helicopter company and the actions of Ushuaia's professionals, the Israeli tourist is recovering from his injuries.
The lesson from the event is the importance of making excursions in the area accompanied.
Do not underestimate the mountain. "
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