"Tragic Everest Cornice Accident Claims Lives of Four Climbers"

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"Tragic Everest Cornice Accident Claims Lives of Four Climbers"
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IFMGA guide Vinayak Malla captured the aftermath of a snow cornice collapse on Mount Everest's summit ridge on May 21, which resulted in climbers being dragged into the void. The video shows the chaotic scene as climbers clung to fixed ropes, with four narrowly escaping death and two still missing. The incident highlights the dangers of overcrowding on Everest, with another climber confirmed dead, bringing the season's fatalities to six.

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