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JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson Missing In Avalanche

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malonius_funk
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JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson were recently reported missing by a Chilean newspaper...

http://bit.ly/1CEWi15

**This thread was edited on Sep 30th 2014 at 4:11:55pm
Sep 30 2014 3:12PM
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ModMommy
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I am hoping to everything good in this world that this isn't true. No no no.
Sep 30 2014 3:13PM
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malonius_funk
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immasI am hoping to everything good in this world that this isn't true. No no no.


I'm right there with ya.
Sep 30 2014 3:14PM
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Skibumsmith
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I saw that as well and I really fucking hope it's not true.
Sep 30 2014 3:15PM
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CheddarJack
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Holy shit this needs verification asap
Sep 30 2014 3:20PM
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slamdunk
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not nice reading, keep us posted
Sep 30 2014 3:20PM
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Joshua.
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I wish this type of news didn't make it's way to NS before it's been verified. Really hope this isn't true...
Sep 30 2014 3:23PM
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UFOsarereal
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immasI am hoping to everything good in this world that this isn't true. No no no.


this... think positive thoughts.
Sep 30 2014 3:25PM
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Niko6.0
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holy cow.
Sep 30 2014 3:27PM
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TheUngroomed
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Do not like...
Sep 30 2014 3:29PM
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-emile-
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Damn , I remember reading the CR thread a while back when I wasn't as invested in skiing and I couldn't imagine what it would feel like to learn it as breaking news.


This sucks ! JP is a legend
Sep 30 2014 3:29PM
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omIV
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Not again. Come on guys, pull through.
Sep 30 2014 3:32PM
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e.wait
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no no no no no
Sep 30 2014 3:38PM
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frank9190
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I hope they find them alive
Sep 30 2014 3:41PM
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division.bell
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Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

Clicked to NSG and saw part of the stickied thread title as my page loaded and instantly jumped back to make sure I read it wrong. I did not.

This fucking sucks. Hoping for good news soon.
Sep 30 2014 3:43PM
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Jibberino
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The Swedish Mountain Guide Association confirms that a Swedish national is reported missing in the area, supposedly it is Andreas Fransson. Daniel Rönnbäck and Bjarne Salen were filming and shooting it, and they are reported to have escaped unharmed. Since JP is the 4th member of the group, it is not looking good.

The area is extremely remote, and the accident is reported to have been reported over satellite phone.

Lets hope that this all turns out well, vibes and thoughts go out to them from Austria.
Sep 30 2014 3:44PM
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Corin
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nonononononononononononononono

please live
Sep 30 2014 3:44PM
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Deviate
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Just read this myself through Norwegian ski media, hoping for the best.
Sep 30 2014 3:45PM
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Uncle_Rowdy
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positive vibes. they're all extremely experienced mountaineers- that experience could mean the difference between a tragedy and a scary fucking time
Sep 30 2014 3:48PM
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tinglskier
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please please not
Sep 30 2014 3:48PM
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White_raven
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A friend is one of the crew. he made an fb update about being off to a remote place for 15 days last week so i guess something might have happened. As tradition bad news are always truth when it comes to death in skiing.

Rip both. So unexpected
Sep 30 2014 3:48PM
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00000000
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I'm really hoping this is not true and that JP and Andreas are okay.
Sep 30 2014 3:51PM
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integrated
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wow I hope this isn't true!!
Sep 30 2014 3:52PM
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NewEscuelers
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^^ nothing has been confirmed though. Keep hopes up
Sep 30 2014 3:52PM
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270on420out
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Im really hoping that they just couldnt make contact and they hike out 1 hour later.
Sep 30 2014 3:53PM
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JERREisBEAST
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Noooooo, I don't wanna belief it! Please somebody give us more information!
Sep 30 2014 3:53PM
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KillaSeason
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fuck no this cannot be true
Sep 30 2014 3:55PM
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J.D.
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No. No no no no no.

Fuck.

Please no.
Sep 30 2014 3:55PM
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Holte
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Oh shit no. Come on dudes.
Sep 30 2014 3:55PM
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JonnyK
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Pray for those guys. We need those guys alive.
Sep 30 2014 3:56PM
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jmsyllp
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No. Can't believe it
Sep 30 2014 3:56PM
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Mar-O
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No!!!!! Hopefully they are still alive!!! Vibes to everyone involved and their families!
Sep 30 2014 3:57PM
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jpastor
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FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCKFUCK FUCKFUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK. This is so shitty.
Sep 30 2014 3:57PM
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Turkelton
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Please no... Both are fucking legends
Sep 30 2014 3:58PM
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yungsteeze
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Noo I hope they're ok. Jp is a legend, an inspiration and has had such a positive legacy in the skiing community. prayers
Sep 30 2014 3:58PM
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Ghini
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Pff no..just no.. Cant believe this.. When I read about this trip and this crew I was so stoked.. They are all legends, pff really cant believe this..
Sep 30 2014 3:59PM
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pduncan
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No. I hope everything is okay.
Sep 30 2014 3:59PM
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Black-Bandanna
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This is really upsetting.
Sep 30 2014 4:00PM
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J_BISCHOF
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are there any updates? Over an hour is a long time....
Sep 30 2014 4:00PM
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gregor100
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This one has really got me thinking so deep man, I really, REALLY hope they are OK.

Fuck, it really can happen to anyone.
Sep 30 2014 4:03PM
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sports*creel
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Hopes high… fingers crossed… please!
Sep 30 2014 4:04PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Heart has sunk.... please for the love of god say this isn't true.
Sep 30 2014 4:06PM
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joesdapoes
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Fuck. That was my good mood for today. Skiing has lost way to much great names. Support to the family!
Sep 30 2014 4:06PM
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eheath
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:-(
Sep 30 2014 4:08PM
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BobYohan
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no fuckin way. we can't lose JP - he's a legend and has been an inspiration to me personally for almost 15 years. hoping the best for both these guys and their families
Sep 30 2014 4:08PM
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Japaneezy
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My prayers for the legends.
Sep 30 2014 4:09PM
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JGWI
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Posted 6 minutes ago on http://www.publimetro.cl/


Found dead two foreign hit by an avalanche in Aysén


Were found dead the Swedish and Canadian citizens, Andreas Fransson and JP Auclair, respectively, disappeared yesterday following an avalanche on Mount San Lorenzo, Aysen region, which dragged about 700 meters.

Both came to the town to Balmaceda on September 26 and left the next day accompanied by a tour guide with the idea of ​​getting an audiovisual record of the mountain, appropriated La Tercera.

Alerted by the emergency, police flew over the area Tuesday and only managed to spot the two bodies, more than 3,700 meters.

Onemi director Aysén Sidi Bravo confirmed to EPD News hikers were found dead by police in the Argentinean side of the mountain. It also reported that already contacted the authorities of the neighboring country to rescue them.

The accident was known, said the police captain Alvaro Herrera Radio Bio Bio after the advice of a Chilean contacted by an Argentine, who in turn had spoken with two Swedes who witnessed the avalanche.
Sep 30 2014 4:09PM
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Downtofilm
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Chills are running down my spine, please be okay!
Sep 30 2014 4:09PM
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jmsyllp
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Looks like they're gone. RIP to two - genuine - legends.
Sep 30 2014 4:11PM
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Rachy
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:(

snow conditions here are crazy unstable right now. Sad news to come home to after a great last day skiing.
Sep 30 2014 4:13PM
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