Scientist dies in Antarctica, kin agree to last rites in icy station
Ranshu Wali’s only hope and prayer is that her Papa gets a decent cremation. Because in icy Antarctica where her father, Assistant Meteorological Officer (Research) Kuldeep Wali who was part of the 28th Indian mission to study climate changes, died three days ago, even the last rites are not easy to perform — the wind has been blowing at over 100 miles per hour.
The family in Delhi has been told that Wali, 57, suffered a massive heart attack and despite efforts, both by Indian doctors and those from a Russian research facility eight kilometres away, could not be saved.
“My father went there (he left on November 17 2008) despite the fact that he could have easily excused himself citing his age.
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The family in Delhi has been told that Wali, 57, suffered a massive heart attack and despite efforts, both by Indian doctors and those from a Russian research facility eight kilometres away, could not be saved.
“My father went there (he left on November 17 2008) despite the fact that he could have easily excused himself citing his age.
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Labels: Antarctica, climate change, cremation, delhi, heart attack, icy station, indian misson, kuldeep wali, russian research, scientist dead, wali family, wind
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