Into the Wild: Jim Gallien's Actions
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Into the Wild: Jim Gallien's Actions

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How did Jim Gallien react when he saw the headline regarding McCandless?

He immediately thought of Alex, the young man he had dropped off at the trailhead, and called the state troopers.

Who did Gallien call after reading the article?

He called the state troopers.

What evidence helped Gallien solidify Alex's identity to troopers?

Gallien described several pieces of equipment not mentioned in the newspaper account that matched gear found with the body. His name was also in the diary and he recognized Alex in the photos.

How did Westerberg find out about Alex's death?

<p>He listened to the end of the Paul Harvey show, which gave details that sounded like Alex. He then called the state troopers to find out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was being published about Alex in newspapers across the country?

<p>By that time, however, stories about the dead hiker, including excerpts from his diary, had been given prominent play in newspapers across the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What identifying piece of information does Westerberg have that helps authorities?

<p>Westerberg finds McCandless's W-4 tax forms that had his social security number on them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sam?

<p>Sam is Walt's eldest child from his first marriage who lived in Annandale; he first got the call that Chris was dead and had to break the news to his dad and stepmom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jim Gallien's Reaction

  • Jim Gallien immediately connected the headline of a young man's death to Alex, the hitchhiker he previously dropped off at the trailhead.
  • He quickly contacted the state troopers upon seeing the news.

Gallien's Call to Authorities

  • After reading about the incident in the newspaper, Gallien called the state troopers to provide information regarding Alex's identity.

Evidence Linking McCandless to the Incident

  • Gallien supplied the troopers with specific details about Alex's gear that were not mentioned in the newspaper.
  • His name was found in the diary, and Gallien recognized Alex in accompanying photographs.

Westerberg's Discovery of Alex's Death

  • Westerberg learned about McCandless's death while listening to the Paul Harvey show, which included details that resonated with his knowledge of Alex.
  • Following the broadcast, Westerberg contacted the state troopers to verify the news.

News Coverage of Alex

  • Major newspapers across the country prominently featured stories about the deceased hiker, including excerpts from his diary.

Westerberg's Contribution to Identification

  • Westerberg located McCandless's W-4 tax forms, which contained his social security number, aiding authorities in the identification process.

Sam's Role

  • Sam, Walt McCandless's eldest child from his first marriage, received the call about Chris's death.
  • He was responsible for communicating the news to his father and stepmother.

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Explore the critical responses of Jim Gallien following the news of Alex McCandless's death. This quiz examines Gallien's immediate actions, his calls to authorities, and evidence he provided linking Alex to the tragic incident. Delve into the details of how others learned of the news and reacted.

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