Sherpa missing for a week on Everest found alive

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Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but he did not make it to base camp even though his client did.

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Do you think he pulled a Bear Grylls and drank his own pee?

“Bear you’ve been missing for like 45 minutes”

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How ironic is it that a guy named Sherpa became a Sherpa?

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I think that most sherpas have the surname "Sherpa."

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Update on Hillary Dawa Sherpa’s Current Situation.

I would like to share an update regarding the situation of Hillary Dawa Sherpa. Today, I spoke with his nephew, Kunga Sherpa, over the phone to inquire about his well-being and gather details about the incident.

The Descent from Camp 4 to Camp 3
According to the information received from Kunga Sherpa, Hillary Dawa Sherpa was on his way down from Camp 4 along with four clients. Upon reaching the Yellow Band area, he began experiencing difficulties in walking. Moving forward slowly, he eventually managed to reach Camp 3.

At Camp 3, he found a single tent that had been left behind someone and spent one night inside it. After spending a night at Camp 3, he continued his slow descent.

Because no one permanently removes the fixed ropes from above Camp 2 all the way to the summit during the climbing season—they remain secured in place—it is said that it was easier for him to descend safely.

The Arduous Journey Through Camp 2 to Camp One Kunga Sherpa further informed that by the time Hillary Dawa reached Camp 2, all the tents had already been packed up and removed.

He searched the area thoroughly for any remaining food but found absolutely nothing.
Consequently, on an empty stomach and under extremely harsh conditions, he continued his descent toward Camp 1. This grueling leg of the journey reportedly took him about one full day and one night.

Navigating the Khumbu Icefall.
My biggest concern was how he managed to cross the Khumbu Icefall, and clear details were obtained regarding that as well.
This time, there were two long ladders placed in the Icefall. Out of the two ladders, one had been dismantled and removed by the SPCC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee). The other ladder was left behind by a commercial company/agency with the intention of retrieving it later.

However, because their staff already had too much baggage to carry, they couldn't lift the ladder and left it as it was.
He stated that Hillary Dawa utilized this remaining ladder to descend through the Icefall.
The Fall and Survival Inside the Crevasse.
The most critical situation occurred near the upper section of the Crampon Point, right at the final crevasse.

• The Fall:

The ladder at this specific crevasse had already been removed. When he attempted to jump across the gap to cross the crevasse, he failed to clear the jump and fell straight inside.

• Survival:

He remained trapped inside that crevasse for about two days and two nights. He managed to survive by consuming a few chocolates, dry 3-in-1 coffee powder, and eating ice for hydration.

• The Escape:

While he was inside, the sound of the icefall collapsing was heard, and a section of ice broke off, sliding down into the edge of the crevasse. Because that collapsed ice wedged itself like a ladder, and by morning, the frozen ice hardened further into an ice bridge, it became possible for him to climb out to safety.

Next Steps:

This is the firsthand account I gathered from my conversation with Kunga Sherpa. I have planned a face-to-face meeting with him tomorrow evening. As a guide myself, this meeting will allow me to understand the terrain conditions, the sequence of events, and the actual details with even greater clarity.

I will share a more detailed and comprehensive report with you all after our meeting.
That is all for today. Thank you Kunga Sherpa for your truth i information much appreciated

Wishing to Dawa speedy recovery soon ??

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