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Francys Arsentiev
Human Mummy
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Biographical Information
Name(s) Francys Arsentiev
Age 40
Sex female
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Height
Source
Culture America
Date(s) January 18, 1958 – May 24, 1998
Site Mount Everest
Current Location
Location Mount Everest
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Biography

Francys Arsentiev was the first American climber to make it to the top of Mount Everest without the need of oxygen assistance. She died on her decent from the top of the mountain from lack of oxygen. She was found two days later by another group of climbers. The climbers attempted to carry her down but failed. Her husband attempted to rescue her as well but went missing in the process.

She has remained at her burial site where she was mummified.

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