Samaan LateefJun 5, 2026 – 9.00amThe family of Dawa Sherpa were told that he had died while descending Everest, and that they should start preparing his funeral.Last seen 7300 metres above sea level, he had little food and no oxygen, and a helicopter rescue team could not see him. Ladders had been removed from the most treacherous routes down.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Left to die on Everest, Sherpa spent six days crawling down
The Nepali guide crawled back to base camp after surviving on the world’s tallest mountain with little food and no oxygen.
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