A 52-year-old Nepali Sherpa guide, Dawa Sherpa, has defied the odds by surviving six days stranded on Mount Everest without food or oxygen.

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The rescue operation itself was a race against time, as the deteriorating weather and the removal of fixed ladders added to the peril. The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee team spotted Dawa crawling and immediately coordinated with helicopter services to airlift him to safety.

The Nepal Mount Everest hiking company described his survival as nothing short of a miracle, noting that he survived alone for nearly a week without food , water , or supplemental oxygen while navigating the treacherous Khumbu Icefall even after the fixed ladders were removed for the season.

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The stretch between Camp III and Camp IV is considered incredibly dangerous, requiring passage through the Death Zone where survival is tested by critically low oxygen levels. The body cannot acclimatize at such altitudes, leading to severe physical exhaustion, cognitive impairment, and altitude sickness.

Chris Thrall, the British climber who summited successfully, recounted the harrowing descent. He described how Dawa Sherpa stopped to rest and asked him to continue, saying he would catch up.

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The climb was one of the last of the season, with few other mountaineers on the peak .. The rescue operation itself was a race against time, as the deteriorating weather and the removal of fixed laders added to the peril.

The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee team spotted Dawa crawling and immediately coordinated with helicopter services to airlift him to safety. His survival against such odds has sparked discussions about the risks Sherpas face and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Dawa's wife Damu Sherpa and daughter Mendo Lhamu Sherpa expressed overwhelming joy at his rescue, having given up hope. The family received photos confirming his identity before believing the news.

Dr. nishant Dhakal, an intensive care unit physician, reported that Dawa is awake and being evaluated, with his condition being managed carefully.