The family of Christian Petersen has issued a public statement to bring peace of mind and clarify the chef's health condition. He has been hospitalized for ten days in a hospital in San Martín de los Andes after falling ill during an excursion to the Lanín volcano. According to the Argentine News Agency, the message was shared through the Instagram stories of the chef's official account, with the main objective of reducing uncertainty during a sensitive time. There, the family confirmed that Petersen is showing a favorable evolution, although he remains under strict medical monitoring. "This Christmas, the Petersen family joins the festive day in gratitude for the clear improvement in Chris's condition," they expressed, highlighting the professionalism of the medical staff at the hospitals of Junín and San Martín de los Andes who treated a case that "initially seemed simpler". In the statement, the relatives explained the reason for the hospitalization with more precision: "Chris suffered significant physical stress due to the excessive effort made in an attempt to reach the summit of Lanín volcano, which triggered a preventive cardiac condition that became the focus of medical attention," they stated. Family Statement. Photo: NA Agency / social networks. They also clarified that this situation subsequently led to a multi-organ decompensation that evolved day by day, which is why he remains hospitalized. The text closed with a special thanks for the messages of support and the "positive energy" received during this time.
