The remains of a rock climber discovered in New Zealand are believed to be that of Canberra man Terry Jordan - who went missing on the peak more than 40 years ago.
The Canberra Bushwalking Club member went missing in December 1978, alongside his climbing partner Mark Weinstein. A search and rescue team recovered Mr Weinstein's body on New Zealand's south island about a week later, but Mr Jordan's body could not be found at the time.
Stuff.co.nz reports that bushwalkers came across new remains at the base of Mount Aspiring this week.
It is understood wild weather played a part in the pair's disappearance, as avalanche debris was found in the area at the time.
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The Canberra Times reported at the time that bad weather made "further recovery attempts ... impossible".
"Two packs were found near the body [of Mr Weinstein] and searchers who had been flown in by RNZAF helicopter assumed that the second man was buried under recent avalanche debris," the report dated December 19, 1978, said.
"The glacier on the south side of the Matterhorn-like peak is heavily crevassed and at this time of the year is prone to avalanches, according to national-park rangers."
Friend Fritz Schaumberg said at the time that both men had been "very good bushwalkers, and very determined, but I think anyone who goes over there to climb should first get some experience with a climbing course".
Mr Jordan was a former geologist turned librarian and was employed by the ANU at the time. Mr Weinstein had just completed the first year of a geology course at the ANU.
More to come.
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