Miracle on Everest: Survived on ice and chocolate

Dawa Sherpa, a Sherpa guide, has miraculously survived a harrowing ordeal on Mount Everest, having been found near the base camp six days after he was last seen and presumed dead. His family had already begun mourning rituals before receiving the news of his discovery.

Sherpa recounted his fight for survival to BBC from his hospital bed in Kathmandu, where he is being treated for severe dehydration, frostbite, and a fractured leg. He described the terrifying moments, stating, "I thought I was going to die." Remarkably, he managed to crawl down the world's highest mountain without the use of supplemental oxygen, a testament to his resilience and determination.

The incident highlights the extreme dangers climbers face on Everest. While details of how he became separated and injured are still emerging, his survival against such odds is being hailed as a miracle. He is currently receiving medical care and is expected to recover.

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I thought I was going to die.