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Two Climbers Die on Mount Lhotse, Raising Himalayan Spring Fatalities to Eight

Indian and Romanian climbers perished on May 18, underscoring the dangers of overcrowding and extreme conditions during Nepal's busy climbing season.

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Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of climbers each spring

Overview

  • Rakesh Kumar, a 39-year-old Indian climber, died while descending from Mount Lhotse's fourth camp after collapsing; efforts to revive him failed.
  • Barna Zsolt Vago, a 48-year-old Romanian climber, died the same day while ascending Mount Lhotse, one of the most technically challenging peaks in the world.
  • These deaths bring the total fatalities for the 2025 Himalayan spring climbing season to at least eight, including two climbers on Mount Everest.
  • Nepal has issued over 1,100 climbing permits this season, leading to overcrowding and heightened risks in the 'death zone.'
  • Shared routes between Everest and Lhotse, combined with extreme altitude, technical hazards, and unpredictable weather, continue to challenge climbers and rescue teams.