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Double Amputee Makes History as First to Climb Everest

  • Hari Budha Magar, a double above-the-knee amputee and former Gurkha soldier, became the first amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
  • Magar lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan and has since dedicated his life to raising awareness for people with disabilities.
  • Despite facing challenges like running out of oxygen and bad weather, Magar persevered and achieved his goal of reaching the top of the world's tallest mountain.
  • Magar had to fight legal issues in Nepal, where disabled climbers were banned from ascending high peaks until the Supreme Court overturned the ban.
  • Now at the summit, Magar pledges to continue advocating for people with disabilities and helping others achieve their dreams.
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