Natural Disasters

Blizzard on Mount Everest Claims Eight Lives

A severe blizzard struck Mount Everest during the spring climbing season, causing perilous conditions for climbers. The storm emerged unexpectedly, leading to eight climbers' deaths as they faced severe cold and blinding snow. Among those lost were members of two expeditions, one led by Rob Hall and the other by Scott Fischer. Rescue efforts were complicated by the extreme weather, leaving survivors to battle fierce winds and freezing temperatures as they descended.

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