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I just spoke with Romke from Prague who had just spoken briefly with Harry. Harry doing ok, but is devastated by the events that have transpired. He does feel that he made the right decisions at the right time. It was apparently Harry's call to turn Thomas back at 50m from the summit. Thomas wanted to go on, but Harry noted that Thomas's behaviors had become lethargic (don't ask me for details, this is all I know). For the rest I know what everyone knows who has read Abramov's reports regarding what happend on the way back down. Thomas's death came suddenly and unexpected. 

[  http://www.7summits-club.com/index.php3?id=27&idi=122&action=showfull ]

Rescue efforts for Lincoln Hall are still underway. I know what you know based on the information in these posts on 7summits and Everest news.

http://www.everestnews.com/everest2006/everestalive05262006.htm

http://www.7summits-club.com/index.php3?id=27&idi=124&action=showfull

Harry's plan is to be in base-camp tomorrow and to log-in with updates.

My deepest thoughts and sympathy goes out to all involved.

- Arnout