Singaporean climber missing above 8,000m on Everest
Author: THT Online
Category: Environment
May 19, 2023
Everest, Nepal
An Indian Singaporean climber went missing near the South Summit on Mt Everest this afternoon.
An Indian Singaporean climber went missing near the South Summit on Mt Everest this afternoon.
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According to a source at the base camp, Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, an Indian Singaporean climber, went missing from 8,500m from where he last contacted to the base camp officials.
However, a Sherpa guide who was with Sainis, has arrived at Camp IV at around 8:00pm, sources shared. Sainis was a part of the expedition organized by Seven Summit Treks.
Earlier, Malaysian police Ag Askandar Bin Ampuan Yaacub died while climbing Mt Everest this afternoon.
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Weather Update: Standard Himalayan mountain conditions
Peak Altitude: 8000 m
Risk Level: High
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