British Climber and Nepali Guide Missing After Everest Summit

Daniel Paterson and Pastenji Sherpa feared dead following a cornice collapse during their descent from the peak.

The climbers were part of a group organized by 8K Expeditions and reached the summit on May 21.
A sudden snow cornice collapse dragged them down the Tibet side of the mountain.
Exhaustive search efforts have been called off due to the challenging terrain and lack of accessibility.
Paterson's partner has launched a fundraiser to cover the costs of a specialized search operation.
Mount Everest has seen several fatalities this season, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.