Dru Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 The Maoist rebels in Nepal have taken a group of Western climbers hostage. Stevie Haston and Laurence Goualt (his wife) were among them . Stevie apparently has now escaped, leaving his wife captive! The rebels are demanding $7,000 as ransom. Yes, $7, 000. Who is advising them, Dr. Evil or what??? Better hope they dont send in the Russians to rescue them. Read all about it on Ananova.com Link: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_698308.html?menu= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 That sucks to ditch your wife man. I would have stayed with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 I hope it turns out all right ... why is this in the Gear Critic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Having gotten very drunk with Mr. Haston, I'd say the rebels would be much safer dealing with the Russians. GB [ 10-29-2002, 02:10 PM: Message edited by: fishstick ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest_m Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Sounds like maybe all the climbers escaped, but some are still "in hiding" up in the mountains: from Ananova.com: Climber Haston safe after Himalayan rescue British climber Stevie Haston is reportedly safe after escaping from armed rebels in Nepal - but his French-born wife is still trapped on the mountain. Along with 11 members of the Slovenian expedition they were seized by the gunmen while returning from a climb of the 22,145ft Ramtang Chang peak. The Maoist gunmen demanded £4,000 for their release but the climbers escaped before the ransom was paid. They managed to descend a perilous cliff where rebels could not follow them. After they then went into hiding awaiting a Nepalese army attempt to airlift them out of the region by helicopter. But the rescue mission was called off because of a build up of rebel troops in the area and renewed violence. Expedition organisers then acted on their own initiative to rescue their colleagues after learning one of the climbers was taken seriously ill. A small private helicopter was engaged to fly to the group to try and pull at least the injured man to safety. Both Haston and the leader of another expedition, Gregor Kresal, were collected along with the injured man. In Haston's case he only agreed to leave his wife because he was the only one with extensive medical training - and he had to accompany the injured trekker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by fern: I hope it turns out all right ... why is this in the Gear Critic? Must be a board glitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by forrest_m: In Haston's case he only agreed to leave his wife because he was the only one with extensive medical training - and he had to accompany the injured trekker. Well that makes more sense. I didn't think he would willingly ditch his wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by forrest_m: Sounds like maybe all the climbers escaped, but some are still "in hiding" up in the mountains: from Ananova.com: Climber Haston safe after Himalayan rescue British climber Stevie Haston is reportedly safe after escaping from armed rebels in Nepal - but his French-born wife is still trapped on the mountain. Along with 11 members of the Slovenian expedition they were seized by the gunmen while returning from a climb of the 22,145ft Ramtang Chang peak. The Maoist gunmen demanded £4,000 for their release but the climbers escaped before the ransom was paid. They managed to descend a perilous cliff where rebels could not follow them. After they then went into hiding awaiting a Nepalese army attempt to airlift them out of the region by helicopter. But the rescue mission was called off because of a build up of rebel troops in the area and renewed violence. Expedition organisers then acted on their own initiative to rescue their colleagues after learning one of the climbers was taken seriously ill. A small private helicopter was engaged to fly to the group to try and pull at least the injured man to safety. Both Haston and the leader of another expedition, Gregor Kresal, were collected along with the injured man. In Haston's case he only agreed to leave his wife because he was the only one with extensive medical training - and he had to accompany the injured trekker. Hmmmm... I sense another bestseller for Greg Child to ghostwrite! Soon to be a TV movie of the week starring Paulie Shore as Stevie and Britney Spears as Laurence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Thats scary, my buddy is guiding a climb in Nepal right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 quote: Originally posted by trask: That sucks to ditch your wife man. I would have stayed with her. I'm guessing you would have stayed with anyones wife assuming she was hairy enough. On a serious note, I hope everyone makes it out safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemontagne Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Whoa, I'm glad to hear they managed to escape. Now if they can all make it out... Stevie Haston is definitely not someone you would want to take hostage - if it came down to hand - to - hand combat, Stevie would totally kick their ass. What a badass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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