Singaporean dies while climbing mountain in Nepal
A 50-year-old Singaporean climber died while descending from Mount Manaslu in Nepal after experiencing health complications. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 6,000 meters.
Why it matters
High-altitude mountaineering carries significant risks, and this incident highlights the dangers associated with extreme sports in the Himalayas.
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean has died on Thursday (Sept 7) morning while climbing Mount Manaslu in Nepal.
The 50-year-old man reportedly died at an altitude of around 6,000m, after he felt uncomfortable while descending from an acclimatisation climb, various Nepal-based media outlets reported on the same day.
When contacted, the Nepal Tourist Police told The Straits Times that they were informed of the incident by 8K Expeditions, the company that the Singaporean was travelling with, on the morning of Sept 17
The tourist police then referred ST to the Nepal Tourism Board, which confirmed the death.
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