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Everest Survivor Chewed Ice for Days
6 Jun
Summary
- Mountaineer survived nearly a week on Everest's upper slopes.
- He rationed chocolates and snacks while chewing ice to stay alive.
- Found crawling to base camp, he suffered frostbite and dehydration.
A Nepali mountaineer, Dawa Sherpa, has survived an astonishing ordeal on Mount Everest, spending nearly a week stranded on the mountain's treacherous upper slopes. Missing since May 30, his survival was considered unlikely by relatives who had begun mourning rituals.
Sherpa recounted his harrowing experience, detailing how he survived by chewing ice and rationing the few chocolates and snacks he had in his pockets. He described falling behind as his oxygen supply depleted, leaving him unable to walk in the critically low-oxygen 'death zone'.
On June 4, Sherpa was discovered crawling towards base camp by a Nepali rescue team. He was subsequently airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment of frostbite, severe dehydration, and a fractured thigh bone. Doctors report he is now recovering well, astonishing the climbing community with his resilience.
The incident has sparked both celebration and calls for accountability regarding climber safety protocols on Everest. This spring season has seen over 1,000 climbers summit, making it a record-breaking year.
