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Two climbers die on Everest amid overcrowding concerns

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Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, have died on Mount Everest while descending after reaching the summit. Their deaths bring the total for the current season to at least five, including three Nepalis. Kami Rita Sherpa, who recently set a new record for Everest ascents, voiced concerns about overcrowding and the experience level of some climbers on the mountain. AI

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Two climbers die on Everest amid overcrowding concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    2 climbers die on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

    Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal’s southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world’s highest peak. “They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies,” Niv…

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