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"Last Living Member of Hillary Team Decries Overcrowding and Pollution on Mount Everest"

Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the team that first reached the summit of Mount Everest, expressed concerns about the overcrowding and pollution on the world's highest peak, emphasizing the need to reduce the number of climbers and address the littering issue. He highlighted the mountain's significance to the Sherpa community and the lack of respect shown by climbers, urging for better stewardship of the sacred site.