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Survivor of Everest Ordeal Shares Experience After Six Days on the Mountain

Dawa Sherpa, who survived a harrowing six-day ordeal on Mount Everest, recounted his experience of survival by consuming chocolate and chewing ice, after being rescued by a cleaning crew.

Editorial StaffJune 5, 20261 MIN READ

Dawa Sherpa was recently rescued after enduring a six-day struggle for survival on Mount Everest. He was discovered by a cleaning crew while descending the mountain.

During his time stranded, Sherpa managed to sustain himself by eating chocolate and chewing on ice, which highlights the extreme conditions faced by climbers in such environments.

Speaking from the hospital, Sherpa shared his experience with the BBC, shedding light on the challenges of survival at high altitudes.