I WONDER - How Was Angel Falls Named?

I WONDER - How Was Angel Falls Named?

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KG - 6th Grade

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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.

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

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

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