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Sherpa survives 6 days lost on Mount Everest after being 'left behind'
- Hillary Dawa Sherpa, 52, was found alive after being missing for six days on Mount Everest.
- Rescuers located him near the Yellow Band at about 7,600 metres after the descent.
- SPCC teams airlifted him to Base Camp and a helicopter later transported him to hospital in Kathmandu.
- News has reignited debate over the value and protection of Sherpas in Everest expeditions.
- Officials noted the spring climbing season had officially closed, complicating rescue efforts.
- The incident has drawn attention to the risks faced by local Sherpas in high-altitude tourism.
- Dawa Sherpa survived in freezing conditions and extreme altitude for six days before being rescued.
- The Polish client and a British climber were part of the late-May expedition involved.
- Efforts to improve safety for Sherpas amid rising scrutiny are being discussed by experts.
- The case adds to ongoing debates about earnings and protections in Everest tourism.
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