Canterbury Police<\/a>. The accident was reported at approximately 11:20 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPolice said the two climbers who died were part of a guided group made up of two New Zealand guides and two clients. One of the victims is a U.S. citizen, according to police. The climbers were found deceased at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday and were recovered around midday, police said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two surviving members of the group were located by a helicopter and were airlifted from the mountain at about 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Police said both were uninjured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can now begin the process of returning these men to their families,\u201d Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker said. \u201cI want to thank all of those involved in the rescue and recovery, it has been a difficult period, most of all for the families of the two climbers and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can confirm one of the climbers is from the United States of America, and we continue to work with the US consulate,\u201d Walker added. The official said the matter has been referred to the Coroner and that formal identification is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aoraki Mount Cook is New Zealand\u2019s highest peak at 12,218 feet and is a well-known destination for experienced mountaineers, including guided groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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