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Sherpa Guide Found Alive After Week on Everest Sparks Safety Concerns

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Hillary Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old climbing guide, was found alive after spending nearly a week on Mount Everest without food or oxygen. He was last seen on May 29 above Camp 3 and became separated from his team. His miraculous survival was discovered by a cleaning crew from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, who located him crawling near Base Camp. After being airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment of frostbite, his story has raised alarms about the safety of climbers and the adequacy of search protocols on Everest. The incident highlights the increasing risks associated with the surge in commercial climbing on the mountain.

Key Details: • Hillary Dawa Sherpa went missing on May 29 and was found on June 4. • He was located near Base Camp by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee. • The climbing season saw a record number of summits, raising safety concerns.

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