Overview

• The fall occurred on September 25 during an ascent of the 5,588‑meter Nama Peak in the Mount Gongga massif in Sichuan.
• Witness video shows the climber unclip and slip on an icy slope, falling roughly 200 meters; rescuers later recovered his body around 5,300 meters.
• The Kangding Municipal Office of Education and Sports said the group had not registered the ascent, a mandatory procedure in the area.
• Local authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, and regional officials have signaled reviews of access and oversight procedures.
• Reporting on the victim’s identity and age remains inconsistent, with some outlets naming him as Hong and listing him as 31 or 32.