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Miracle on Mt. Everest: Missing Sherpa Found Alive After Nearly a Week 🙏
In an extraordinary and almost unimaginable survival story from Mt. Everest, Dawa Sherpa (Hillary Dawa), 52, who went missing above Camp III on May 29, has been found alive after surviving nearly a week in the notorious Death Zone.
This morning, a garbage management team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) discovered him near Crampon Point, where he was reportedly slowly making his way toward Everest Base Camp.
Against all odds, Dawa survived without food or water while enduring extreme cold, harsh winds, and the challenges of high altitude. He is currently suffering from frostbite and is speaking with difficulty, but he is alive and receiving medical attention on the way to Gorakshep.
Remarkably, an aerial search team was unable to locate him just yesterday, making today’s rescue feel nothing short of a miracle.
This incredible story is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the unforgiving nature of the world’s highest mountain. Huge respect and gratitude to the SPCC rescue team for bringing him back safely. 🙌
Wishing Dawa Sherpa a full and speedy recovery. ❤️

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