Overview
- Petersen remains in intensive care at Hospital Dr. Ramón Carrillo in San Martín de los Andes under strict monitoring with signs of gradual recovery.
- A Dec. 24 family communiqué says he shows a 'franca mejoría' and attributes the crisis to excessive physical effort during the ascent, with a guide prompting his hospital transfer.
- Multiple outlets report he was stabilized and later extubated after responding to stimuli, while official medical updates have been limited at the family’s request.
- The Mountain Guides Association recounts abrupt behavioral changes during the expedition and says Gendarmería was contacted, a version that contrasts with the family’s explanation.
- A TV journalist reported an unconfirmed toxicology result positive for cocaine and 'MD'; relatives meanwhile shared messages thanking supporters and the medical team.