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John Colter (c.1770–1775 – May 7, 1812 or November 22, 1813) was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806). Though party to one of the more famous expeditions in history, Colter is best remembered for explorations he made during the winter of 1807–1808, when he became the first known person of European descent to enter the region which later became Yellowstone National ...
Archaeological efforts paused due to COVID-19 pandemic. [154] 2021 Body found by McClintock in 1859 identified by DNA as John Gregory. [155] 2022 May Research at wreck sites resumed in May, after two years of delays due to the pandemic. [154] 2024 September Bones discovered at site NgLj-2 in 1993 identified by DNA as James Fitzjames. [139]
Two days later, Pim left for Resolute, about 80 miles east, followed soon by McClure and six men, who would journey for 16 days. Despite the encouraging news of relief, conditions aboard Investigator were still deteriorating. Scurvy advanced with the reduced rations, and on 11 April, another crewman died, and another on the following day.
In 1854, the explorer John Rae found himself at the centre of one of the great controversies of the nineteenth century – the fate of the Franklin expedition. With the British hoping to be first in the race to discover the Northwest Passage, the news Rae brought of starvation and cannibalism among final survivors set off a firestorm that would eclipse his own incredible accomplishments.
Henry Worsley, 55, died from "complete organ failure.' He appeared to have an infection on his abdomen and was severely exhausted and dehydrated. Explorer dies just before he was about to finish ...
The chief of critical care at a Baltimore hospital who helped treat the "sickest" patients died on Saturday of the coronavirus. Doctor who 'selflessly' cared for 'sickest patients' dies of coronavirus
A cave diver known for his record-breaking dives and contributions to scientific research has died during an underwater expedition.. Divers recovered the body of Brett Hemphill, the 56-year-old ...
Sir David Kim Hempleman-Adams, KCVO, OBE, KStJ, DL, FRSGS (born 10 October 1956) is a British industrialist and adventurer.. He is the first person to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, by reaching the Geographic and Magnetic North and South Poles, as well as climbing the highest peaks in all seven continents, the first person to fly to the North Pole in a balloon, and the first person to ...