Tomas missing after fall
Tomas Olsson is missing on the North Face of Everest. Hel fell at approximately 8500 meter when a rope that they used for a rappel broke loose. Tormod Granheim was with him and climbed after him, but was not able to find him.
Tormod and Fredrik Schenholm are now heading towards the foot of the North Face to look for Tomas.
I am very sorry to have to report this sad news, and I am extremely sad that the information I received yesterday turned out to be incorrect. Let's hope for the best. I am now going to make phone calls to Everest Army basecamp, that is located near the foot of the North Face, to see if they can be of any help.
Comments
I was so relieved to read the earlier dispatch and utterly devastated to read this last one. I can not believe that Tomas was reported well and in C1 , when instead he had fallen at 8500 on the descend
Absolutely devastated and saddened
Cas
Posted by: Cas, London | May 17, 2006 08:46 PM
I agree with you Cas. I am devastated too. I spend the whole night figuring out what was going on, and I finally got to the second hand info, which seemed reliable. But it turned out to be wrong. Unbelievable.
Posted by: Joost | May 17, 2006 09:01 PM
This is terrible news to hear that Tomas fell at 8500m on his descent. I am truly hoping that he may be alive and that Tormod and Fredrik can get to him in time. Hopefully there will be a rescue party sent out if one hasn't been issued already.
Sincerely, MC
Posted by: MC | May 17, 2006 09:33 PM
Tormod and Fredrik are setting up a rescue operation right now. If anyone knows how to get in touch with the British Army Basecamp right now, it would be very helpful. We have one sat phone number, but that one seems switched off right now.
If you can help, contact me at joost@schreve.com
thanks
Posted by: Joost | May 17, 2006 09:54 PM
This is awful news. I sincerely hope people on the north side with be able to set up a succesfull rescue operation. I still have hope and pray.
Greg
Posted by: greg | May 18, 2006 08:14 AM
Horrible news. In my mind I am with you guys. Menno
Posted by: Menno Boermans | May 18, 2006 08:37 AM
Really tough and sad news. I was so happy to hear that all was OK with Tomas yesterday but a bit worried that there was no news about Tormod. Today this is completely turned around. All the best luck Fredrik and Tormod with your rescue operation.
/ Johan
Posted by: Johan | May 18, 2006 10:31 AM
I just thought I'd let you all know that Norwegian newpapers report that the Swedish government is cooperating with Chinese officials to mount a rescue operation.
We are all crossing our fingers and hoping for the best
-J.
Posted by: Joey | May 18, 2006 12:36 PM
Thanks for the update J. It is nice to know that all is being done in regards to a rescue operation.
I will stay positive because anyone who has such drive, ambition and courage as Tomas obviously has; must have a strong will to live. I pray he survived the fall.
MC
Posted by: MC | May 18, 2006 05:07 PM
There is a rescue fond for Tomas, on a norwegian web-page.. Its possible there will not be enough money to provide chopper and rescue action from the chinese, therefore Fri Flyt have startet a rescue fond and have already got several big donations. Its in norwegian, but if needed I can translate.
http://www.friflyt.no/index.php?pagenr=12&articlenr=52018
SWIFT: SPAV NO BB
IBAN: NO 98 3624.19.76259
Bank name: Sparebanken Vest
Bank adress: Postboks 7999, 5020 Bergen
Tomas Olsson search foundation
Co/ Fri Flyt magazine
Maridalsveien 87, bygg 6
0461 Oslo
Norway
Posted by: Even | May 19, 2006 05:11 PM
It is already donated from swedish/norwegian magazines etc..
Total of:
52,451.63 CNY(chinese)
6,543.73 USD
5,136.00 EUR
Plus the values of private persons that has donated makes the total so far, even higher..
Even
Posted by: Even | May 19, 2006 05:18 PM
ionolsen20 I like your site
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The rotten apple injures its neighbours... Randall
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If ifs and ans were pots and pans... Grace
Posted by: Grace | November 30, 2006 09:34 AM
They are hand and glove... Morgan
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