Dawa Sherpa's Miraculous Survival on Everest After Six Days Stranded
Sherpa stranded on Everest for six days survived by chewing on ice and eating chocolates he found in his pocket
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Dawa Sherpa, a Nepali guide, survived six days stranded on Mount Everest by chewing ice and eating chocolates from his pocket. Initially presumed dead, he was found crawling toward Base Camp after running out of oxygen. His survival is hailed as miraculous within the mountaineering community.
- 01Dawa Sherpa was stranded at an altitude of 7,200 meters (23,622 feet) after his oxygen supply ran out.
- 02He survived by chewing ice and eating chocolates, managing to melt ice for drinking water.
- 03Dawa was located by a clean-up team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee after being presumed dead.
- 04His family had begun funeral rituals before learning he was alive, causing a mix of disbelief and joy.
- 05Nepal's mountaineering community considers Dawa's survival a miracle, emphasizing the resilience of Sherpas.
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Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old Nepali guide, survived for six days on Mount Everest after being presumed dead. Initially last seen descending the mountain, he ran out of oxygen and was forced to stay behind. During his ordeal, he did not eat for the first two days, then resorted to chewing ice and later found chocolates in his pocket, which he consumed. He was discovered crawling toward Base Camp by a clean-up team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, who were surprised to find him alive after his family had started funeral rites in Kathmandu. Dawa was airlifted to HAMS Hospital, where he received treatment for dehydration and frostbite. His daughter expressed disbelief at the news of his survival, confirming his identity through photos. The mountaineering community has celebrated his survival as a miracle, highlighting the extraordinary resilience of Sherpas, who are renowned for their strength and endurance in harsh mountain conditions.
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Dawa's survival has inspired the local mountaineering community and highlighted the dangers of climbing Everest.
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