Overview
- Christian Petersen remains in the ICU at Hospital Dr. Ramón Carrillo in San Martín de los Andes after a multiorgan decompensation linked to a Lanín ascent.
- The family’s Instagram communiqué says he shows a clear improvement, following an initial transfer to the Junín hospital and subsequent escalation of his condition.
- According to the family, excessive exertion during the climb triggered a preventive cardiological situation that evolved into multiorgan failure.
- The mountain guides’ association (AAGM) issued a separate account citing a behavioral change, an early descent, and later Gendarmería involvement, and denied he had physical issues during the initial ascent.
- Multiple outlets reported he was extubated after responding to treatment, while an alleged toxicology result discussed on TV remains unconfirmed by relatives or health authorities; his brother thanked supporters and said recovery is day by day, and his son posted a discreet Instagram story.