Jordan: American Dies in Petra Because of Snowfall

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | February 7th, 2008 | Trackback

An unusually heavy snowfall in Jordan created slippery conditions at the famous historical site of Petra, prompting authorities to advise travelers to avoid the area. A group of French tourists had to be rescued when they got stranded by snow there Jan. 31, and two days later an American visitor slipped off a bridge and fell to his death. Both incidents are a reminder to use caution when weather conditions create hazards.

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