KATHMANDU, Nepal — A climber from Kenya making an attempt to scale the world’s highest mountain has been discovered lifeless close to the summit, officers stated Thursday.
The physique of Cheruiyot Kirui was discovered on Mount Everest, stated Khim Lal Gautam, a authorities official primarily based on the base camp of the mountain.
It was unclear when the physique could be recovered as a result of the oxygen degree is low at that altitude and it’s tough for Sherpas to hold down.
Officers stated greater than 450 climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali facet of the height within the south this season. Three climbers had been reported killed and 4 are nonetheless lacking on Mount Everest this season, which ends in a couple of days.
Most climbing of Everest and close by Himalayan peaks is completed in April and Could when climate circumstances are most favorable.
