2 October 2008
Eagle Scout Fossett Found
Posted by admin under: scouters .
Fossett vanished on a solo flight in a single-engine Bellanca 13 months ago. The mangled debris of the plane was spotted in the air late Wednesday near the town of Mammoth Lakes and was identified by its tail number. Investigators said the plane had slammed straight into a mountainside.
“It was a hard-impact crash, and he would’ve died instantly,” said Jeff Page, emergency management coordinator for Lyon County, Nev., who assisted in the search.
Mr. Fossett was a billionaire and adventurer who whole-heartedly supported the Boy Scouts of America. The national Boy Scouts of America web site has a tribute page to Mr. Fossett and his deep involvement with the Boy Scouts. Condolences to his family.
I feel a weird connection to this story because just a month ago I was vacationing there with my family.
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