Two Indian mountaineers died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit, officials in Nepal confirmed to PTI on Friday. The climbers have been identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are.
Exhaustion During Descent
According to Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, the climbers reportedly became exhausted during the descent and could not be rescued despite efforts by their guides. Bhandari stated that Are summited Everest on Wednesday, while Tiwari reached the peak on Thursday at around 5:30 pm. He added, "The guides worked really hard, but they were unable to save them."
Record Number of Summits
Are was among 274 climbers who scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, marking the highest number of Everest summits recorded in a single day. He died on Thursday, while the exact time of Tiwari's death remains unclear. Other Indian climbers who summited that day included Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal.
Understanding Exhaustion at Extreme Altitudes
While further details about the deaths are awaited, it is important to understand the factors causing exhaustion for climbers. At extreme altitudes, every step requires enormous physical effort as the body struggles with oxygen levels. The brain and muscles gradually receive less oxygen, which can lead to fatigue, slower decision-making, and physical weakness. While descending, climbers are already severely drained. Most battle dehydration, freezing temperatures, frostbite risks, and rapidly changing weather conditions.
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