Climber may be Briton
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The pair were on an expedition led by Chris Bonington, who saw them last at 27,000ft. Yesterday, he was still not convinced the mystery surrounding the last days of the men had been solved. "Obviously, it would be lovely if the whole thing could be settled. It would be good for everyone who knew Joe and Pete," he said
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