Canadian Dies on Kilimanjaro

It was reported on the blog Climb Mount Kilimanjaro the other day that a Canadian climber died while climbing for charity.

“Marcel Bujold, a 65-year-old Canadian from Carleton, Quebec, died on the mountain on 23rd March. Mr Bujold was climbing with his wife and a group for the charity Care Canada. Also on the trip was Canada’s former deputy prime minister John Manley, though he was in a separate group to Mr Bujold.

Mr Bujold was being evacuated from the mountain after suffering problems as he climbed. On his descent he was supplied with oxygen and was accompanied by a medically trained guide and four porters. Nevertheless, he died before reaching the foot of the mountain.

At the moment the precise cause of death is still unknown.”

I climbed Kili back in ‘05 and a climber died a few weeks after my return. It is hard to hear and makes a summit bittersweet. Climbing has it’s great rewards as well as it’s dangers. It is always important to know the risks and be prepared for any circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bujold family.

Our good luck wishes also go out to our member Kung Fu Jedi, who runs the Adventure Blog, as he makes his summit bid as we speak on Kili.

3 comments April 11th, 2007