Body of Bob Arum's son John Arum found in Cascades

by Scott Christ on Sep 4, 2010 12:31 AM EDT in Boxing News Analysis

The son of promoter Bob Arum has been found in the Cascades in Washington. (Photo by Getty Images)

In sad news, the body of John Arum, son of boxing promoter Bob Arum, has been found in the Cascade Mountains by searchers. Arum was reported missing on Monday, resulting in a five-day search. The environmental lawyer and experienced climber was just 49 years old.

Father Bob Arum was scheduled this week to be part of the three-city promotional tour for the upcoming Pacquiao-Margarito fight, but skipped all events, which began on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Today, a helicopter spotted John Arum's body at the 7,700-foot level of Storm King Mountain, which is an 8,815-foot peak.

On Thursday, the climber's backpack and daypack were found. The backpack was found in a location suggesting it was left purposely, missing climbing equipment, but the daypack's location indicated to searchers that a fall was likely. The location of the body found the next day also pointed to a probable fall during Arum's climb.

Arum's goal was to climb the 100 highest peaks in the state of Washington. Storm King, ranked No. 51, was among his final 18 on the list.

Bad Left Hook sends our deepest condolences and best wishes to the Arum family.

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Absolutely terrible news

John Arum was a man who both loved and knew the outdoors immeasurably.
And was dedicated to preserving it for others. My condolences to his wife, his father and to his extended family. May he rest in peace.

by pakinpower on Sep 4, 2010 12:39 AM EDT reply actions

SAD!

However, if you go looking for trouble, sooner or later you will find it……..

Sporting people who crave action in the outdoors need to keep in mind that it requires a team in order to be successful……..

YOU DON’T go rock climbing, skiing across the N. Pole, boating for sharks at sea, bear hunting and bungee jumping by yourself……. You amass a team of aides, etc……. You gotta have back-up in them situations…….

Think about it…….

MR.BILL

Bill Petersen
MR.BILL
Raleigh, N.C.

by MRBILL40 on Sep 4, 2010 12:39 AM EDT reply actions

I kind of agree.

I sailed across the Pacific Ocean from the west coast to the Philippines last year, and I was completely alone. I understood the risks I was taking, and it wasn’t an adrenaline thing, just a choice.

Personally, I expected and asked for absolutely no one to feel sorry for me if I had died doing that (or when I inevitably do it again). It was a choice, and I knew the risks.

The outpouring of sympathy, while well-intended, sometimes slides all the way past respectful condolences and right into disrespect for a person’s passionate endeavors. He died doing something he obviously felt strongly about. I actually feel happy for him, even if I’m sad for his family. Losing a child has to be one of the hardest, if not the hardest thing a person can endure in life.

My condolences.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Sep 4, 2010 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Taking a hike to the top of a peak that is not by definition a technical climb

is not the same as crossing the Pacific alone.

But I get the drift. It is something I’ll think about next time I go up without anyone with me.

by pakinpower on Sep 4, 2010 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Felt Dread All Week

for Bob Arum. My mother lost her son—not good. But, at least the guy died—in a good place.

PnP—just keep your cell phone in your pocket and leave a note where you went, and you’ll have done all you need/can.

by BoxAnne on Sep 4, 2010 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions

I always do.

By complete coincidence, I happened to meet Bob’s stepson Todd and his wife a few weeks ago in Colorado. We’ve been in constant touch ever since so this loss feels all the personal…..and sad.

We share a common passion for the mountains and the Outdoors in general. I know that John Arum had a very intense love for and knowledge of what he was doing when tragedy struck.

by pakinpower on Sep 4, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions