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1 Swiss, 1 American die on Everest in 2021's 1st fatalities By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA article 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, 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, t...

Two climbers die in Everest's first fatalities of 2021 Updated / Thursday, 13 May 2021 18:32 The summit of Mount Everest, where one of the climbers died after reaching the top (file image) Two climbers from the United States and Switzerland have died on Mount Everest, the first fatalities of this year's season, expedition organisers in Nepal said today. On average, around five climbers die every year on the world's highest peak. But in recent seasons, Everest has seen a surge in the number of climbers, leading to overcrowding that has been blamed for multiple deaths. "Two climbers passed awa...

 Puwei Liu, 55, died after returning to the highest camp on the mountain at South Col. Liu made it to the Hillary Step, which is located between South Col and the summit, but had to turn around due to poor weather conditions and exhaustion. Members of his climbing team helped him back to the camp, but he did not survive. Another climber, Swiss national  Abdul Waraich, 41, died after reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain. He was on his way back down the mountain when he ran into trouble. "Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent," ...

 Puwei Liu, 55, died after returning to the highest camp on the mountain at South Col. Liu made it to the Hillary Step, which is located between South Col and the summit, but had to turn around due to poor weather conditions and exhaustion. Members of his climbing team helped him back to the camp, but he did not survive. Another climber, Swiss national  Abdul Waraich, 41, died after reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain. He was on his way back down the mountain when he ran into trouble. "Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent," ...

 Puwei Liu, 55, died after returning to the highest camp on the mountain at South Col. Liu made it to the Hillary Step, which is located between South Col and the summit, but had to turn around due to poor weather conditions and exhaustion. Members of his climbing team helped him back to the camp, but he did not survive. Another climber, Swiss national  Abdul Waraich, 41, died after reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain. He was on his way back down the mountain when he ran into trouble. "Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent," ...