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04/08/2008
Body Of First Irish Man To Climb K2 To Remain
The body of the Limerick man who was the first Irishman to climb the second highest mountain in the world will not be recovered from K2.
The remains of 37 year-old Gerard McDonnell lies among a group of other climbers believed to have been killed on the mountain.
Pakistan rescue workers have announced they will not be recovering the bodies.
The group including Mr McDonnell died on their descent after reaching the summit on Friday.
President Mary McAleese has led tributes to the Mr McDonnell and members of Gerard's family may fly to Islamabad in the coming days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation.
The exact number of missing climbers is still unclear but at least nine are understood to have died on K2 and more are still classified as missing.
The family of Mr McDonnell, from Limerick, are reported to have said they are proud of his many heroic and brave achievements and are trying to come to terms with the news he will not be returning home.
(DW)
The remains of 37 year-old Gerard McDonnell lies among a group of other climbers believed to have been killed on the mountain.
Pakistan rescue workers have announced they will not be recovering the bodies.
The group including Mr McDonnell died on their descent after reaching the summit on Friday.
President Mary McAleese has led tributes to the Mr McDonnell and members of Gerard's family may fly to Islamabad in the coming days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation.
The exact number of missing climbers is still unclear but at least nine are understood to have died on K2 and more are still classified as missing.
The family of Mr McDonnell, from Limerick, are reported to have said they are proud of his many heroic and brave achievements and are trying to come to terms with the news he will not be returning home.
(DW)
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