A climber has died after plunging 2,000ft to her death down a volcano on her forty second birthday.
Ingrid Daniela Vera Figueroa was climbing with a bunch of friends when the accident occurred at around 3pm on Sunday.
The mum-of-two posted a birthday message on social media just hours before her death.
Ahead of her climb up Llaima Volcano, one in all the most important and most lively volcanoes in Chile, she said: ‘It’s three within the morning and we’re ending packing our backpacks to ascend Llaima.
‘I hope God accompanies me on this excellent day, on which I’m turning 42 and am super joyful.
‘Yes, I even have just a little uncertainty about what’s going to occur.’
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Ingrid, who worked as school governor at Alexander Graham Bell School in Villarrica City, plunged to her death from a height of around 2,000ft (600m) while taking photos on the descent.
She reportedly released her ice pick, lost her balance, possibly exacerbated by strong winds, and slipped and fell down a steep ravine.
Rescue efforts were hampered by severe weather, with strong winds stopping a rescue helicopter from reaching the location.
Ingrid’s death was confirmed that evening, but her body couldn’t be recovered until Monday morning at around 6:30am resulting from continuing poor conditions.
A joint operation involving police, firefighters, volunteers, and representatives from the National Forest Corporation successfully retrieved her stays.
Conaf director Héctor Tillería said the mountain climbing group didn’t register with the park authorities or Carabineros beforehand, contrary to protocol.
He warned of opposed weather this week, with sub-zero temperatures and demanding high-mountain conditions, and urged all climbers to register properly for safety.
A faculty spokesperson, where Ingrid served as governor, called her a ‘responsible, kind, committed’ mother.
The community offered condolences to her husband, two children, family and friends.
Volcán Llaima, one in all Chile’s most lively volcanoes at over 3,000 metres, is a preferred but difficult destination for knowledgeable hikers.
Authorities proceed to analyze the precise circumstances of the autumn.
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