Tragedy Strikes Everest: Filipino Climber PJ Santiago Perishes During Summit Attempt
Source: news.source.inquirer
Philipp 'PJ' Santiago II, a 45-year-old Filipino climber, died on Mount Everest during the current climbing season. Santiago passed away at the South Col while resting in his tent after reaching the fourth high camp. His death marks the first fatality of the season on Everest, alongside another climber from India, Subrata Ghosh, who died below the Hillary Step. Both climbers were part of an international expedition organized by Nepal's Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition.
Key Points
Philipp 'PJ' Santiago II, a Filipino climber, died on Mount Everest during the current climbing season.
Santiago died at the South Col while resting in his tent after reaching the fourth high camp.
Subrata Ghosh, an Indian climber, also died on Everest below the Hillary Step.
Both climbers were part of an international expedition organized by Nepal's Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition.
The deaths mark the first fatalities of the current climbing season on Everest.
Nepal has issued 459 permits for climbing Everest during the season ending in May.
