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'''Chhewang Nima''' (1966 or 1967 - c. October 23, 2010) was a well known Nepalese [[Sherpa]] who had climbed [[Mount Everest]] 19 times, making him one ascent short of tying [[Apa Sherpa]]'s record of 20 ascents.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11615856|title=Leading Sherpa Chhewang Nima missing after avalanche|publisher=BBC News Online|date=24 October 2010|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref> |
'''Chhewang Nima''' (1966 or 1967 - c. October 23, 2010) was a well known Nepalese [[Sherpa]] who had climbed [[Mount Everest]] 19 times, making him one ascent short of tying [[Apa Sherpa]]'s record of 20 ascents.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11615856|title=Leading Sherpa Chhewang Nima missing after avalanche|publisher=BBC News Online|date=24 October 2010|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref> |
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On October 24, 2010 it was reported that he was missing, after being struck by an avalanche near the summit of [[Baruntse|Mount Baruntse]].<ref name="bbc"/> It was reported on 25 October that the search for his body had been called off.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11618349 BBC News: Search for missing Nepal Sherpa Chhewang Nima stopped]</ref> |
On October 24, 2010 it was reported that he was missing, after being struck by an [[avalanche]] near the summit of [[Baruntse|Mount Baruntse]].<ref name="bbc"/> It was reported on 25 October that the search for his body had been called off.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11618349 BBC News: Search for missing Nepal Sherpa Chhewang Nima stopped]</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:19, 27 October 2010
Chhewang Nima (1966 or 1967 - c. October 23, 2010) was a well known Nepalese Sherpa who had climbed Mount Everest 19 times, making him one ascent short of tying Apa Sherpa's record of 20 ascents.[1]
On October 24, 2010 it was reported that he was missing, after being struck by an avalanche near the summit of Mount Baruntse.[1] It was reported on 25 October that the search for his body had been called off.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Leading Sherpa Chhewang Nima missing after avalanche". BBC News Online. 24 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ BBC News: Search for missing Nepal Sherpa Chhewang Nima stopped