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After 2 long years of wait, Mt. Everest was finally open to climb in this year with its favourable weather. More then 400 climbers have reached the summit from Nepal since May 11.
But along with the success, around 30 climbers have developed frostbite or became sick near the summit of Mount Everest. Worst, 2 climbers from a same group have died due to Altitude Mountain Sickness. This has highlighted the risk involved in climbing worlds higest peak, even after its climate being favourable. Most of the climbers have suffered from frost bite while climbing the summit or on their descent, Mountaineering Department official Gyanendra Shrestha said.
Seema Goshwami of India had frostbite to her hands and feet at the South Col camp, because of which she was unable to move.
It took several Sherpa guides to carry her from the highest camp, at nearly 8,000 meters, to camp two, at 6,400 meters, where attempts are being made to pick her up with a helicopter, said Pemba Sherpa of the Seven Summit Treks agency in Kathmandu.
"It took a big and risky effort but we were able to save her,” Sherpa said.
The two unfortunate deaths were the first confirmed deaths this year on Everest.
Eric Arnold, 35, had enough bottled oxygen with him, as well as climbing partners, but he complained of getting weak and died Fridaynight near South Col before he was able to get to a lower altitude. Just hours after Arnold died, Australian climber Maria Strydom also showed signs of altitude sickness Saturday afternoon before she died.
The risks of climbing the world’s highest peak does not end at the summit. Two third of the deaths happen while descending down.
Source: hindustantimes
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