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Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued

Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued

Rescue of Everest Guide Stranded for Six Days Viewed as a "Miracle"

The survival of a mountaineering guide who was feared lost on Mount Everest for a week has been described as a "miracle." Dawa Sherpa, frequently referred to as Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was last spotted above Camp 3—situated at approximately 7,500 meters (24,600 feet)—as he descended following his summit attempt. BBC correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan details the sequence of events that led to his rescue.


Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-04 20:38:43 UTC

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