Originally published Friday, September 2, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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Rescuers have recovered the body of a Wyoming man who apparently died of hypothermia in the Alaska Range after losing his way. Steven Lynch, 54, of...
FAIRBANKS — Rescuers have recovered the body of a Wyoming man who apparently died of hypothermia in the Alaska Range after losing his way.
Steven Lynch, 54, of Cody, Wyo., was wearing a cotton sweat shirt, jeans and a light rain jacket when he spent the night in chilly temperatures and rain over the weekend. Troopers and U.S. Air Force personnel recovered his body Tuesday afternoon about 50 miles southeast of Fairbanks.
"He probably just planned to go out for a few hours from the camp," said Alaska State Trooper Michael Potter. "He was wearing all cotton, which is the worst fabric for cold, wet weather. "
Temperatures in the area were hovering at about 40 degrees with rain, the trooper said.
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