I WONDER - How Was Angel Falls Named?

Angel Falls was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who discovered the falls while searching for gold. His plane became stranded on Ayuan Tepui, a tabletop mountain, leading to an 11-day trek back to civilization. The discovery was widely publicized, and the waterfall was named in his honor.

How long did Jimmy Angel and his companions trek to return to civilization?

What happened to the news of Jimmy Angel's discovery?