American Douglas Kirby died while climbing Cotopaxi (5,897 m). Ecuador's Environment Ministry says Douglas Kirby apparently suffered a heart attack and died while climbing the volcano on Dec.22.2012. Kirby was being guided by two especialized mountain guides from Climbing Agency GULLIVER (Hosteria Papagayo).

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