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Why did Hillary become clumsyfingered and slow-moving?

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Why did Hillary become clumsyfingered and slow-moving?

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After reaching the peak, Hillary ran out of oxygen, he was becoming clumsy-fingered and slow-moving. So, he quickly replaced his oxygen set.

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Chapter 4.1: The Summit - Exercise [Page 116]

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