Google Executive Dan Fredinburg was amoung those killed in the Earthquake in nepal earlier today. It was said that he had died due to a serious head injury during the earthquake which had a magnitude of 7.9 which then triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest.
Dan was an experienced climber who died doing what he loved. He co-founded Google Adventure a team apart of the google company that expanded the street view to extreme lengths. You were able to see the most exotic locations like Mount Everest’s summit and the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia. His sister Megan took to his instagram to confirm the late passing of her brother.
“This is Dans little sister Megan. I regret to inform all who loved him that during the avalanche on Everest early this morning our Dan suffered from a major head injury and didn’t make it. We appreciate all of the love that has been sent our way thus far and know his soul and his spirit will live on in so many of us. All our love and thanks to those who shared this life with our favorite hilarious strong willed man. He was and is everything to us. Thank you.”
