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    This man did something never accomplished by anyone else. He sued someone for libel over a claim about a polar bear, and later died doing what made him famous. Who was he?

    Question #69556. Asked by smartie806. (Aug 10 06 10:22 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Göran Kropp

    In early 2000 Kropp and fellow Swede, Ola Skinnarmo attempted to ski unsupported to the North Pole. During the expedition, Kropp shot a polar bear which had been stalking the two men. This led to accusations in the Swedish press by writer Jan Guillou that Kropp was a criminal. Kropp sued for libel, and when he lost decided to move to Seattle.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goran_Kropp


    On September 30, 2002, Kropp died from head injuries when he fell 60 feet while ascending the Air Guitar route near Frenchman Coulee in Vantage, Washington. While being belayed by Seattle climber Erden Eruç, his protection pulled out from a crack and the carabiner of the next piece of protection broke [1]. According to Eruç, Kropp died on impact.


    Aug 10 06, 10:45 AM
    smartie806

    		Correct as always, zbeckabee!

    Aug 10 06, 11:34 AM

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