Kurz bravely continued to climb, determined to reach the summit. But as he struggled against the elements, he became trapped on a rope that had become frozen to the rock. Despite the efforts of his teammates and rescuers, Kurz was unable to free himself and slowly succumbed to exhaustion and hypothermia.
His final moments were captured in a poignant photograph that showed him dangling from the rope, his hand reaching out in a futile attempt to grasp the summit. Toni Kurz's tragic death serves as a reminder of the dangers and challenges faced by mountaineers, and his bravery and determination in the face of adversity continue to inspire others to this day.
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