Mount Everest Climbing Tragedy: Second Mongolian Climber Found Deceased
Rescuers discovered the body of a second Mongolian climber who had gone missing on Mount Everest, marking the second fatality on the world’s highest peak this mountaineering season. Usukhjargal Tsedendamba, 53, and Purevsuren Lkhagvajav, 31, were last in contact from Camp 4, located less than a kilometer below the summit.
Discovery of the Bodies
Tsedendamba’s body was located at an altitude of 8,600 meters on Friday morning after extensive search and rescue efforts hindered by adverse weather conditions. Lkhagvajav’s body was found near an area known as the balcony, situated at an elevation of around 8,400 meters.
Search and Rescue Operations
Four guides were deployed for the search and rescue mission, with the bodies now being prepared for descent. It was noted that the climbers were without guides, and their walkie-talkie was discovered in their tent.
Mountaineering Season in Nepal
During the spring climbing season in Nepal, hundreds of climbers gather to conquer the peaks, attracted by the favorable weather conditions. This year, Nepal issued over 900 permits for mountain expeditions, generating significant revenue.
Around 80 climbers have successfully reached the summit of Everest, following the efforts of a rope-fixing team that paved the way for their ascent. Tragically, two climbers lost their lives on nearby Makalu, emphasizing the risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering.
French climber Johnny Saliba, 60, passed away at an altitude of 8,120 meters during his summit attempt, while a 53-year-old Nepali guide lost his life while descending from the peak.