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Survivor Blasts Absence of Rangers During Weather Crisis

11/22/2025

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Tom Player, a survivor and trekking group member, criticized staff for downplaying weather warnings and letting tourists proceed.
Player said there were no park rangers present during the incident.
He disputed officials' claim that four victims were missing, saying they were on the trail.
Mauricio Ruiz, regional director of Chile's National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), confirmed rangers were absent due to mandatory voting in the presidential election.

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Story summary

Tom Player, a survivor and trekking group member, criticized staff for downplaying weather warnings and letting tourists proceed.
Player said there were no park rangers present during the incident.
He disputed officials' claim that four victims were missing, saying they were on the trail.
Mauricio Ruiz, regional director of Chile's National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), confirmed rangers were absent due to mandatory voting in the presidential election.