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Two climbers have reportedly died on Mount Everest in the first fatalities of the season.
The Himalayan Times reported Switzerland man Abdul Waraich and USA man Puwei Liu had both died on Wednesday night local time.
Mr Waraich had climbed to the top of the peak, but died after collapsing on the South Summit during the descent.
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American and Swiss climbers die on Everest in year s first fatalities on mountain
May 13, 2021 / 8:25 AM / CBS/AP Climber describes scene in Everest death zone
An American and a Swiss climber have died on Mount Everest in the season s first casualties on the world s highest mountain, expedition organizers said Thursday. The Swiss climber, Abdul Waraich, 41, reached the peak before having difficulties, said Chhang Dawa of the expedition organizer, Seven Summit Treks in Nepal. Abdul successfully reached the summit but began experiencing issues during his descent, he said. We sent two additional Sherpas with oxygen and food. Unfortunately, the Sherpas couldn t save him.