2021-05-13 09:06:06 GMT2021-05-13 17:06:06(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
KATHMANDU, May 13 (Xinhua) Two climbers, one from Switzerland and another from the United States, died on Mt. Qomolangma on Wednesday in the first reported deaths in the season s expedition to the world s tallest peak, the organizer said on Thursday. A Swiss mountaineer and an American national died on Wednesday night, Mignma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Treks, told Xinhua. One died at around 8pm and another expired at midnight on the same day.
It is the first time that deaths have been reported on Mt. Qomolangma, known as Sagarmatha in Nepal, in this spring season.
American and Swiss climbers die on Everest in year s first fatalities on mountain
May 13, 2021 / 8:25 AM / CBS/AP Climber describes scene in Everest death zone
An American and a Swiss climber have died on Mount Everest in the season s first casualties on the world s highest mountain, expedition organizers said Thursday. The Swiss climber, Abdul Waraich, 41, reached the peak before having difficulties, said Chhang Dawa of the expedition organizer, Seven Summit Treks in Nepal. Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent, he said. We sent two additional Sherpas with oxygen and food. Unfortunately, the Sherpas couldn t save him.
1 Swiss, 1 American die on Everest in year s 1st casualties
The U.S. climber had to be helped down to the highest camp even before he reached the summit. He died at the camp. Author: BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press Published: 4:19 AM EDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 4:19 AM EDT May 13, 2021
KATHMANDU, Nepal A Swiss climber and an American have died on Mount Everest in the season s first casualties on the world s highest mountain, expedition organizers said Thursday.
The Swiss climber, Abdul Waraich, 41, scaled the peak before having difficulties, said Chhang Dawa of the expedition organizer, Seven Summit Treks in Nepal.
“Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent, he said. “We sent two additional Sherpas with oxygen and food. Unfortunately, the Sherpas couldn’t save him.