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First Fatalities of 2025 Everest Climbing Season Confirmed

Recovery efforts are underway for the bodies of an Indian and a Filipino climber who succumbed to exhaustion and altitude sickness in the dangerous 'death zone.'

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old climber from West Bengal, died just below the Hillary Step.
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FILE - A bird flies in the backdrop of Mount Everest, as seen from Namche Bajar, Solukhumbu district, Nepal on May 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File)
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Overview

  • Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old Indian climber, died on May 15 below the Hillary Step during his descent after summiting Mount Everest.
  • Philipp II Santiago, a 45-year-old climber from the Philippines, died on May 14 at Camp IV while preparing for his summit attempt.
  • Both climbers were part of international expeditions organized by Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition, with recovery operations for their bodies currently ongoing.
  • Nepal has issued a record 459 permits for Everest expeditions this season, raising concerns over overcrowding and increased risks in the 'death zone.'
  • The spring climbing season continues, with over 100 climbers already reaching the summit this week despite logistical challenges and safety concerns.