An Indian mountaineer died on Mount Everest after suffering symptoms of altitude sickness while descending from the summit, becoming the second fatality on the world’s highest peak this climbing season, officials confirmed. A member of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar–Snowy Everest Expedition 2025, 45-year-old Subrata Ghosh from West Bengal, tragically died near the Hillary Step, a dangerous area located just beneath the 8,848.86-meter (29,032-foot) summit of Everest. The Himalayan Times indicated that Ghosh had summited late Saturday afternoon before the fatal incident.
In 2023, record record-breaking 17 lives were lost at the peak, requiring proof of successful ascents of other high-altitude peaks will ensure that individuals attempting Everest possess the necessary skills, acclimatization, and understanding of the inherent dangers involved. This could lead to a more responsible and experienced cohort of climbers on the mountain, potentially easing the burden on rescue teams and reducing the likelihood of preventable tragedies.
In April 2025, Nepal’s government proposed the Everest policy, signaling a significant shift towards prioritizing climber safety and potentially reducing the environmental impact on the world’s highest peak. The draft law, emphasizing prior high-altitude mountaineering experience, aims to filter out novice climbers who may be ill-prepared for the extreme challenges of Everest, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and fatalities. This move comes after years of concerns regarding overcrowding, inexperienced climbers, and the increasing number of rescue operations.
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