Reasons Why nitrogen isn't used as a method of execution Nitrogen asphyxiation is one of the most benign deaths imaginable. It’s not the nitrogen that kills, but the fact that it replaces oxygen. You die of asphyxiation, but not asphyxiation like when someone pulls a plastic bag over your head. That’s with built-up of CO2 in your system, which is a horrible feeling. No, with nitrogen you exhale all the CO2, so it’s like gently falling asleep. Nitrogen is not some special drug that needs to be produced by the pharmaceutical industry. On the contrary, it’s readily available in the air we breath. The prison can itself install a small nitrogen production unit, if no gas dealer would want to deliver it. It can be administered through a face mask without any risk for personnel. If it escapes it just mingles with the air. It is not toxic too people (we breath it all the time). So no need for a gas chamber. Just make sure the room is not too small and is ventilated. It’s fast. 10–15 m...
A truly evocative image taken by Albert Winkler on August 11, 1957, hides a painful story
This is the moment of the rescue of the mountaineer Claudio Corti, the only survivor of the Eiger tragedy.
Corti and Stefano Longhi began their climb on 3 August 1957, crossing paths with the Germans Günther Nothdurft and Franz Mayer with whom they decided to join forces.
On 9 August Longhi was the victim of a fall and was injured, remaining behind waiting for help. Shortly afterwards, Corti is also left behind because he was hit by some falling rocks. The two Germans continue, but die on the descent.
On August 11th the spectacular rescue attempt took place: Lionell Terray, the second climber of the North Eiger, was lowered from the summit to reach Corti. The mountaineer manages to place the Italian on his back and climb back up, saving the injured man.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be done with Longhi, who loses his life.
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