Second climber dies on Manaslu as 466 foreign climbers prepare for summit push
Summary
A Singaporean climber has died on Mount Manaslu during an acclimatisation descent near Camp II, marking the second death on the mountain this autumn. An avalanche above Camp III has delayed rope-fixing work as 466 foreign climbers prepare for a summit push before weather conditions worsen.
Key Points
- Singaporean climber Lau Wee Seng died near Camp II on Manaslu while descending during acclimatisation, with a heart attack suspected.
- The second death this autumn on Manaslu follows the earlier death of porter Tashi Sherpa at base camp.
- An avalanche above Camp III disrupted rope-fixing work, but all team members were reported safe.
- Additional Sherpa climbers have been mobilised with 1,300 metres of rope to reopen the summit route before conditions deteriorate.
