Archive · 20 May 2025

Indian Climber Dies on Lhotse Descent After Summit

Indian Climber Dies on Lhotse Descent After Summit

Rakesh Bishnoi, an Indian climber, died while descending Mt.

Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.

He passed away near Camp IV after summiting the mountain.

Another climber, Zsolt Vago, also died while attempting to climb Lhotse around the same time.

Efforts were underway to recover Bishnoi's body.

Lhotse is located in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Tibet.

Bishnoi had previously abandoned his attempt to climb Mount Everest.

This sad news highlights the risks involved in high-altitude climbing.

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