2 Indian climbers die on Everest during descent; Briton sets a new record
Two Indian climbers tragically died during their descent from Mount Everest, raising the season's death toll to five. Meanwhile, British climber Kenton Cool achieved a new record with his 20th ascent of the mountain. The incidents highlight the dangers of climbing in the challenging conditions of the world's highest peak.
- ▪Kenton Cool improved his own Everest record with his 20th ascent of the mountain.
- ▪Two Indian climbers died during their descent, one at Camp II and another at the Hillary Step.
- ▪The season's death toll on Everest has now reached five climbers.
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2 Indian climbers die on Everest during descent; Briton sets a new recordNEPAL-EVEREST-BRITAIN-RECORD:Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountainUpdated on: May 22, 2026 3:15 PM ISTReutersShare viaCopy link By Gopal SharmaBriton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain (Reuters)KATHMANDU, May 22 (Reuters) - A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain, taking the season's toll to five, hiking officials said.Kenton Cool, 52, climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descending to lower camps.
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