Hiker dead, hundreds also evacuated as rescue operations continue around Mount Everest


ANKARA (Bernama-Anadolu): At least one hiker has been reported dead after a sudden snowstorm hit Tibet and Qinghai over the weekend, as rescue operations continue to evacuate hundreds of people from the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Chinese media on Monday.

State broadcaster CCTV said that one hiker died from hypothermia and altitude sickness on Sunday in the Laohugou area of Qinghai province.

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