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  • Lost snowshoer burned money for warmth

    01/17/2012 2:54:45 PM PST · by afraidfortherepublic · 11 replies
    CBS Seattle ^ | 1-17-12
    SEATTLE - A snowshoer who was lost in a blizzard for two days on Washington state's Mount Rainier said he burned his paper money for warmth. Yong Chun Kim, 66, of Tacoma, told KOMO-TV of Seattle that he had fire starters with him and first burned some leaves. Then he started burning personal items: his socks and then $1 and $5 bills from his wallet. Kim also said he kept moving to keep warm, took cover under a tree at night and dreamed of his wife and a nice hot sauna. He became separated from his snowshoe group Saturday and...
  • Hiker lost in blizzard for two days burned money to keep warm

    01/17/2012 2:20:39 PM PST · by TigerLikesRooster · 28 replies · 1+ views
    Telegraph ^ | 01/17/12
    Hiker lost in blizzard for two days burned money to keep warm A hiker who was lost in a blizzard for two days said he burned his socks and money to keep warm. Yong Chun Kim, 66, of Tacoma, who was climbing Mount Rainier in Washington State, said he had fire starters with him and first burned some leaves. Then he started burning personal items: his socks and then $1 and $5 bills from his wallet. Mr Kim also said he kept moving to keep warm, took cover under a tree at night and dreamed of his wife and a...