Overview
- Officials said a Mexican man was found dead on Monday and a Mexican woman rescued with hypothermia died during transport on Tuesday.
- Seven people remain unaccounted for, and at least one hiker was evacuated after reaching emergency services.
- The incident struck trekkers on the demanding O circuit near Los Perros and the John Gardner Pass during sudden heavy snowfall and extreme gusts reported around 193–200 km/h.
- CONAF has temporarily closed the affected sector to enable search efforts by Carabineros, the Army, park personnel and specialized high‑mountain teams.
- An urgent message from a hiker warned that both climbers and rescuers were in mortal danger, highlighting conditions that are slowing progress.