Mount Everest Climbing Season Deaths

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
At least three people, including Cheruiyot Kirui, have died on Mount Everest during the climbing season. Two climbers are feared dead after reaching the summit and descending. Two Mongolian climbers died last week, and others are reported missing.

Key Points

  • Cheruiyot Kirui, a senior relationship manager at African bank KCB Group, died while summiting Everest
  • Two climbers, Daniel Paul Paterson and Pastenji Sherpa, are feared dead after reaching the summit and descending
  • Two Mongolian climbers died last week while descending from the summit
  • More than 450 climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side this season

Pros

  • Highlighting the dangerous conditions and risks involved in climbing Mount Everest
  • Honoring the memory of those who lost their lives

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life
  • Impact on families and friends of the deceased