Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse
Summary
A Czech climber died from high altitude pulmonary edema on Mt Makalu II, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa guide were injured in a serac collapse on the Everest route in separate incidents during the spring climbing season.
Key Points
- Czech climber David Roubinek died descending from Camp III on Makalu II due to high altitude pulmonary edema.
- Roubinek was part of a seven-member alpine style expedition managed by I AM Treks and Expedition.
- An Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route.
- The injured were evacuated by helicopter and admitted to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu with non-life-threatening conditions.
