mountain safety
Indian Trekker Dies of Altitude Sickness at 4,200 Meters on Nepal's Annapurna Circuit
Nov 06, 2025 12:01 am CST
A 54-year-old Indian trekker, Pintu Mukherji, has died from high-altitude sickness near Thorang Pass on Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. After complaining of chest pain and collapsing during the trek, he passed away while being transported to a medical facility from an elevation of 4,200 meters.
Deadly Avalanche at Nepal's Yalung Ri Peak Claims Seven Lives: Three Italians Among Victims
Nov 04, 2025 04:35 pm CST
A devastating avalanche at Nepal's Yalung Ri peak has resulted in seven fatalities, including three Italian climbers. Five survivors were rescued from the 5,630-meter mountain base camp following the Monday morning disaster. Nepal, home to eight of the world's highest peaks, continues to face mountaineering tragedies, with avalanches accounting for nearly one-third of the 1,093 deaths recorded since 1950.
Nepal's Massive Rescue Operation: Over 1,500 Tourists Evacuated From Himalayan Snowstorm
Oct 30, 2025 02:46 am CST
Nepali security forces have conducted a major rescue operation, evacuating over 1,500 tourists including 200 foreigners from high-altitude areas of Manang following dangerous snowfall conditions. Trekkers heading to Tilicho Lake at 4,919 meters were forced to turn back as heavy snow blocked trails, prompting authorities to deploy district-level security teams for clearance and rescue efforts while advising visitors to postpone planned treks.
Heroic Rescue: 9-Month-Old Baby Saved from Poland's Highest Peak After Parents' Dangerous Climbing Attempt
Oct 22, 2025 03:41 pm CST
A Lithuanian couple faced severe backlash after attempting to climb Poland's 2,500-meter Mount Rysy with their nine-month-old baby in hazardous winter conditions. Despite multiple warnings, the unprepared parents proceeded until realizing the danger, whereupon a mountain guide heroically carried the infant to safety alone. The incident has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the parents' reckless decision that endangered their child's life.
Massive Boulder Crashes onto Moving Car in Himachal Pradesh: Miraculous Escape Caught on Dashcam
Oct 09, 2025 11:47 pm CST
A dramatic dashcam video captured the moment a huge boulder crashed onto a moving car in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, with occupants miraculously escaping unharmed. This incident comes amid a series of landslides in the region, including a fatal one in Bilaspur that claimed 15 lives and another that completely blocked National Highway 5, highlighting the increasing dangers in India's mountainous northern regions during monsoon season.