Did you see this? Autopsy reports say that James died of hypothermia. The autopsy results on James also showed that he had no disabling injuries and that he had been dead for several days before his body was found. Dehydration may have been a contributing factor in his death and tests are being done to try to make a determination.
What about the reported dislocated shoulder? So he was not physically injured after all?
http://www.katu.com/news/4973936.html
Most recent update from The Oregonian:
"Lewman said that during an autopsy on James on Wednesday, neither a physical exam nor X-rays revealed any broken bones or dislocations. [Dr.Larry Lewman, Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office]
Wow--Now I don't know what to think?????
I had no doubt that he died of hypothermia. As to there being no shoulder injury or other injury found, I would say those who found him are the ones who said he did, so they should be quizzed more about it. The possible scenario that there was an accident involving the three, with the other two being lost first and James left alone, is still just as valid.
Wow, very interesting news! I wonder what made the SAR say he had an "obvious" arm injury? Very puzzling.
Maybe when they find the other climbers, more of the puzzle pieces will fit together.