Switzerland: British quadruple amputee claims Matterhorn 1stBy Frank Jordans, Associated PressBERLIN — A British mountaineer who climbed Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn says he is the first quadruple amputee to do so. Kurt Lauber, a Swiss mountain guide and warden of the Hoernli Hut, confirmed the ascent. It was all the graft and preparation, and trial and error (that was hardest)” Andrew told The Associated Press by phone from Switzerland. Jamie Andrew lost his hands and feet to frostbite after becoming trapped in a snowstorm while mountaineering in France 17 years ago. The 47-year-old took almost 13 hours to reach the summit and return to the base camp — about five hours longer than most climbers.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 08, 2016 16:30 UTC