Questions and Answers
What route did McCandless follow into the wilderness?
The Stampede Trail.
Where was the third bus left?
25 miles due west of Healy, just past the boundary of the Denali National Park.
What state is the road in three decades later?
Much of the roadbed has been obliterated by washouts, brush, and beaver ponds.
It is unusual for six or seven months to pass without the bus seeing a visitor.
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How many people visited the bus in September 1992?
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What are the names of the individuals that set out for the bus?
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What is the name of the river that the Stampede Trail crosses?
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When they finally arrived at the bus, who does Thompson claim they saw?
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What did these people notice upon arriving at the bus?
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What is taped to the door of the bus?
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Who decided to take a look inside the bus?
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What did this person see inside the bus?
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How long had Chris McCandless been dead at this point?
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What did the person who looked inside the bus decide?
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Who did Killian state should remove the body?
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What did troopers take away with McCandless's remains?
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Why was it impossible to determine when McCandless died?
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What did not remain on the body?
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How much did McCandless weigh at the time of the autopsy?
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Why did the authorities not know who he was?
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Study Notes
McCandless's Journey and the Bus
- McCandless followed the Stampede Trail into the Alaskan wilderness.
- The third bus was located 25 miles west of Healy, outside Denali National Park.
Conditions of the Road
- Over three decades, much of the roadbed has been destroyed by natural erosion and beaver activity.
Visitors to the Bus
- The bus often remains unvisited for six to seven months at a time.
- In September 1992, only six visitors came to the bus.
Individuals Involved
- Ken Thompson, Gordon Samel, and Ferdie Swanson were the individuals who set out for the bus.
Teklanika River
- The Stampede Trail crosses the Teklanika River, a significant geographical landmark in the area.
Arrival at the Bus
- Upon arrival, Thompson reported seeing a couple standing near the bus, showing signs of distress.
Notable Discoveries
- A foul odor emanated from the bus, indicating possible issues inside.
- A note, crafted from a torn novel page, was found taped to the bus door.
Inside the Bus
- Samel bravely ventured inside the bus after deciding to take a look.
- Inside, he discovered various items including a Remington rifle, cooking tools, paperback books, clothes, an expensive backpack, and a blue sleeping bag that seemed to contain something or someone.
Discovery of McCandless
- Chris McCandless had been deceased for about two and a half weeks when the bus was visited.
- Samel immediately suggested that McCandless's body should be removed.
Response from Authorities
- Killian insisted that the task of body removal was best suited for the Alaska State Troopers.
- Upon their arrival, authorities took McCandless's remains, and additional items: a camera with five exposed film rolls, a SOS note, and a diary.
Examination of Remains
- Determining the exact time of McCandless's death was impossible due to the advanced decomposition of the remains.
- The remains showed almost no subcutaneous fat, indicating severe malnutrition before death.
Findings at Autopsy
- McCandless's weight was found to be 67 pounds at the time of the autopsy, reflecting extreme physical deterioration.
- Authorities struggled to identify him since he had no personal identification on him when found.
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