Arabic version: متسلق يروي قصة إنقاذ مرشده بعد ستة أيام على إيفرست

A former British soldier has shared the harrowing experience of becoming separated from his Nepali mountain guide, Dawa Sherpa, while descending Mount Everest. Dawa Sherpa was found alive on Thursday after spending six days in what is known as the “death zone” of the mountain. According to BBC News, climber Chris Thrall expressed disbelief at Sherpa’s survival, stating that it was “absolutely amazing, beyond words”.

Thrall last saw Dawa Sherpa sitting on his backpack to have a short rest during their descent towards base camp. After continuing down the mountain alone for an estimated 50-100 meters, Thrall encountered another climber in distress, which diverted his attention. He noted that Sherpa did not appear to have moved from his last position above Camp 3 at around 7,500 meters.

For six days, hopes for Sherpa’s survival dwindled, and his family began to prepare for the worst. However, on Thursday, he was spotted by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world’s tallest mountain, prompting Thrall to initially question the reports of his survival.

Pemba Sherpa, executive director of 8K Expeditions, described Dawa’s survival as a “true self-rescue” and a miracle. Medical professionals in Kathmandu reported that Sherpa is awake and undergoing treatment for frostbite and other injuries. His daughter, Mhendo Lhamo Sherpa, confirmed that he recognized her during a visit, expressing relief and happiness at his recovery.

This climbing season has seen more than 1,000 summits of Everest, marking a record high, although it has also resulted in five fatalities. The tale of Dawa Sherpa’s survival has captured the attention of the climbing community, highlighting the dangers and unpredictability of high-altitude expeditions.