Double Amputee Conquers Mount Everest, Inspires Others with Disabilities
Hari Budha Magar, a Nepalese Gurkha veteran who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2010, has become the first above-the-knee double amputee to summit Mount Everest. After years of preparation and overcoming a ban on double amputees climbing the mountain, Budha Magar achieved his lifelong dream. He hopes to inspire others with disabilities to pursue their goals and show that they can lead happy and meaningful lives.