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Double amputee scales Mt Everest

A New Zealand climber who lost both legs on a previous expedition is said to have become the first double amputee to scale Everest.

A New Zealand mountaineer who lost both legs in a climbing accident has become the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest....more

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Published00:46:46 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

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