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Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued

Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued

Summary

A mountain guide named Dawa Sherpa was missing on Mount Everest for six days after reaching a high camp near the summit. He has now been rescued, and his survival is being called a "miracle."

Key Facts

  • Dawa Sherpa, also known as Hillary Dawa Sherpa, went missing above Camp 3 on Mount Everest at about 7,500 meters (24,600 feet).
  • He was last seen descending after reaching the summit.
  • He was stranded for six days before rescue teams found him.
  • His survival is considered extraordinary given the harsh conditions on Everest.
  • The story was reported by the BBC and involved their correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan.
  • Mount Everest is located in Nepal and is the world’s highest mountain.
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