[pct-l] Loss of Life

[Kevin Corcoran]

Karen Tellez from Palmdale froze to death atop Liebre Mtn about ten 
yrs ago. That was very sad, she was a mom and all.
Speaking of which, has anyone heard anything more about this recent 
death near Wrightwood, if this was on the PCT?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_5615074

Although it doesn't sound very 'hiker' to fall off a cliff at 2:30am. 
I wouldn't be surprised if  alcohol was involved....
K


>Some recent posts have made me ponder a question I have avoided finding the
>answer to.  Does anyone have the data on the number of PCT thru hikers that
>die each year?  And, the causes?  Seems like last year was particularly bad,
>or maybe I am was just paying more attention because of my 2007 target.
>
>BillB