Cross-country skier collapses and dies in Grand Teton National Park
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The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park.
MOOSE, Wyoming Grand Teton National Park Rangers responded to an emergency request to help with a collapsed cross-country skier at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Gary Sternberg, age 69, of Jackson, Wyoming, was skiing with others near Phelps Lake when he collapsed. Two members of the skiing party initiated CPR and another called park dispatch for help.
Rangers responded and arrived on scene to provide advanced life support, including CPR for approximately 45 minutes. After prolonged resuscitation attempts, CPR was terminated.
Posted December 20, 2020 5:00 a.m. EST
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