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news Dw English 2026-04-24

Ice block obstructs Everest Khumbu Icefall, posing danger to climbers

A large chunk of ice suspended in the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp has been found to be unsafe. This obstruction poses a risk not only to climbers but also to the specialized 'icefall doctors' who usually clear smaller blockages.


A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions.

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