Tragedy on Everest: Multiple Climbers Dead and Missing
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Terrifying footage captured by IFMGA guide Vinayak Malla shows the aftermath of a cornice collapse on Everest's summit ridge, which nearly claimed the lives of several climbers. The incident, occurring on May 21, highlights the dangers of overcrowding and unstable snow conditions. Tragically, two climbers remain missing, and another climber, Binod Babu Bastakoti, has been confirmed dead, bringing the season's fatalities to six.
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