Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five - Reuters
Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five Reuters
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A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse on Mount Everest, marking the third death in two weeks and bringing the May toll to five. Despite regional conflicts affecting travel, Everest continues to attract climbers, with 492 permits issued this season.
A Nepali Sherpa guide's death on Mount Everest has increased the May death toll to five. Despite regional conflicts affecting travel, Everest continues to attract climbers, with 492 permits issued this season.
A 21-year-old Sherpa guide died near Camp III on Mount Everest after falling below Camp III on the Lhotse Face while carrying supplies to higher camps, marking the third death this season on the mountain.
American mountaineer Shelley Johannesen, 59, died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu during her descent from the 8,485-meter summit, marking the second fatality in the region this spring season.
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