Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old guide from Nepal, was found alive after going missing for nearly a week while descending Mount Everest. He was discovered crawling toward base camp by a cleanup crew near the Khumbu Icefall, one of the most dangerous sections of the mountain.
Key Takeaways
Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old guide from Nepal, was found alive after being missing for nearly a week on Mount Everest. He was discovered crawling toward base camp by a cleanup crew near the Khumbu Icefall. His family had begun funeral rituals when he was rescued and flown to Kathmandu.
- Dawa Sherpa survived six days in harsh conditions, including the 'death zone' of Mount Everest
- Rescue team found him with frostbite but otherwise in good health near base camp
- Family confirmed his identity through photos before believing the news
- This year's climbing season saw over 1,000 climbers reach the summit and at least five deaths
- Sherpa community hails his survival as a miracle given extreme conditions
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| Rescue Location | 1 Difference | Different accounts of the timeline | ▼ |
| Last Seen | Broad Agreement | Last seen May 29 descending with Polish climber | |
| Condition Upon Discovery | Broad Agreement | Frostbite on hands but otherwise in good health | |
| Climbing Season Deaths | Broad Agreement | At least five people have died this season |
Rescue Location
▼Different accounts of the timeline
Last Seen
Broad AgreementLast seen May 29 descending with Polish climber
Condition Upon Discovery
Broad AgreementFrostbite on hands but otherwise in good health
Climbing Season Deaths
Broad AgreementAt least five people have died this season
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The rescue came as a surprise to his family, who had already begun funeral rituals and lost hope of seeing him again. Dawa's wife and daughter were at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu when he was flown there by helicopter after being found. His family confirmed his identity through photos sent to them before they could believe the news.
Dawa was last seen on May 29 descending Everest with a Polish climber, who safely reached base camp without him. The delay in organizing a search team and unsuccessful helicopter searches initially led to fears that he had died on the mountain. His survival under such harsh conditions has been hailed as "nothing short of a miracle" by the mountaineering community.
Dawa was located near the Khumbu Icefall, just above base camp, according to Pemba Sherpa of 8K Expeditions, which coordinated the search. He had frostbite on his hands but appeared to be in good health otherwise. The team that found him was part of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, which cleans up the site after climbers have left.
This year's climbing season on Everest was record-breaking, with more than 1,000 climbers and guides reaching the summit. However, at least five people have died during this season, raising concerns about overcrowding and the safety of less experienced climbers attempting the trek. The busy season began late due to a huge ice block on the route that took about two weeks to clear.
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