Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old Nepali guide, has been rescued from the slopes of Mount Everest after enduring nearly a week without food or supplemental oxygen. He went missing on May 29 while descending from Camp III to Camp IV with a Polish climber, who returned to base camp without him. Dawa was located above base camp near the Khumbu Icefall by a team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, who were cleaning the area after the climbing season ended. He was then transported to a hospital for treatment of frostbite and other complications. His daughter, Mhendo Lhamo Sherpa, expressed relief, stating that he recognized her and was in good spirits. The Nepal Mount Everest hiking company described Dawa's survival as a miracle, given the harsh conditions he faced. This climbing season was notable for a record number of climbers, with 494 permits issued by the government, while also reporting five fatalities among climbers and guides.