In a remarkable survival story from the world’s highest mountain, Dawa Sherpa has been found alive after being reported missing above Camp III on Mount Everest for several days.
According to initial reports, Dawa Sherpa was discovered this morning near Crampon Point by a team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee involved in waste management operations on Everest. The climber was reportedly crawling toward Base Camp when rescuers found him.
Despite suffering from frostbite and extreme exhaustion, Dawa Sherpa survived an extraordinary ordeal high on the mountain and managed to descend alone from above Camp III, one of the most challenging sections of the Everest route.
The discovery has stunned the Everest climbing community, as survival for an extended period at such extreme altitudes is exceptionally rare. Rescue teams are now focused on providing urgent medical care and assessing his condition.
More details about how Dawa Sherpa survived, where he spent the missing days, and the extent of his injuries are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
This developing story has quickly become one of the most remarkable survival incidents of the 2026 Everest climbing season.