Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 06 Jun 2025,Friday India
The body of 45-year-old Subrata Ghosh from West Bengal, who died while descending Mount Everest on May 16, remains frozen at Hillary Step in the deadly "death zone" above 8,000 metres. Retrieving the body is both dangerous and extremely costly—estimated over ₹1 crore due to altitude, manpower, and logistical challenges. Helicopters can't reach the zone; only experienced Sherpas can operate there. With the climbing season closed, efforts must wait until next year. High-altitude retrievals require meticulous planning, expert teams, and often days of perilous descent—making Everest not just a summit but one of the world’s highest graveyards. (PC: The Indian Express)
