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Ex-Aide to Cheryl Cole Dies in Patagonian Blizzard Horror
20 Nov
Summary
- Former aide Victoria Bond, 40, died in a ferocious Patagonian blizzard.
- Five trekkers perished in the 120mph snow blasts in Torres del Paine.
- Park rangers were absent due to voting, delaying rescue efforts.
A former assistant to pop singer Cheryl Cole, Victoria Bond, 40, was among five people killed in a devastating blizzard in Chile's Torres del Paine nature reserve. The group was caught in ferocious 120mph winds and snowstorms, creating extremely dangerous conditions on the trails. One survivor described the experience as terrifying, with moments of intense fear for their lives as they battled icy conditions and near whiteout.
The treacherous weather led to multiple fatalities, including two Germans and two Mexicans, in addition to Ms. Bond. Survivors recounted harrowing descents down icy mountainsides, with some suffering injuries and hypothermia. The situation was worsened by the absence of official park rangers, who had been called away to vote in a national election, leaving rescue efforts to be organized by fellow trekkers and camp volunteers.
