I agree, it is disappointing and hard to understand. Same with Lawerence Blair and the three scientists (or atleast the two still working scientists, I can understand the medic/sailor moving on with a “wow cool” lol).

I dunno, but like you say, there’s so much there that convinces you (me), that while it is disappointing I can move on without knowing. If you look into the other westerner who found Chang and wrote a book, he’s got a sad tale.