a Sherpa saves the life of a mountaineer in distress during the ascent of Everest

This is an unprecedented rescue on the Everest massif in Nepal. A mountaineer has been rescued 8,000 meters above sea level at a site dubbed “death row”. It was -30°C. On May 18, un Sherpa discovers a mountaineer alone, curled up, tremblingand in mortal danger. The sherpa goes SO convince his group to abandon the conquest of the summit, and help the man wrap it as tightly as possible.

12 people have died this year during the ascent of Everest

To lower it, he must load on his shoulders. “When I found him in this state, my heart told me not to leave him there”explain Gelje Sherpa, mountain guide. The Sherpa will engage ins downhill strenuous, long six o’clock. “It was a very difficult task. Iit was impossible to drag it on the ground on certain sections”, he continues. The mountaineer is Ultimately supported by a helicopter at camp n°3, before being taken to the hospital. 12 people have died this year on the roof of the world, and five are missing.