Sherpa Found Alive After Six Days Missing on Mount Everest
June 4, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Nepal: Sherpa Rescued from Mount Everest After Six-Day Ordeal
A Nepali Sherpa has been found alive on the slopes of Mount Everest after being missing for six days without food or oxygen. Dawa Sherpa, a local resident, was discovered by rescue teams in the early hours of [date] and is currently receiving medical attention.
According to reports, Sherpa’s family had already begun funeral rituals for him, believing he had perished on the mountain. However, his discovery has brought an end to those preparations.
Rescue efforts were launched after Sherpa failed to return from a climbing expedition on Mount Everest. A search party was dispatched to locate him, and teams worked tirelessly to scour the treacherous terrain in hopes of finding him alive.
Sherpa’s recovery is being closely monitored by medical professionals, who are assessing his condition and providing necessary treatment. The exact circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain under investigation.
Details of Sherpa’s rescue are still emerging, but officials confirm that he was found in a stable condition. His family has been reunited with him, and they are currently receiving support from local authorities.
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in climbing Mount Everest, one of the world’s most challenging mountains.
Source: Al Jazeera