An Australian trekker hiking in Nepals Everest region has died of suspected altitude sickness after falling unconscious, according to local police and a trekking company official. The 64-year-old, his niece and their guide were returning from the scenic Gokyo Lakes region, which lies at an altitude of 4,700 to 5,000 metres, when he fell sick on Sunday evening (local time). He became unconscious as they were walking down. The guide then contacted us for help, said Ranjit Lama of Himaland Adventure Treks, which had organised the expedition.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:50:30 +0000
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