TWO climbers, one from Switzerland and another from the United States, died on Mt. Qomolangma on Wednesday in the first reported deaths in the season’s expedition to the world’s tallest peak, the organizer said on Thursday.

“A Swiss mountaineer and an American national died on Wednesday night,” Mignma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Treks, told Xinhua. “One died at around 8 p.m. and another expired at midnight on the same day.”

It is the first time that deaths have been reported on Mt. Qomolangma, known as Sagarmatha in Nepal, in this spring season.

Chhang Dawa Sherpa, an owner of the Seven Summit Treks, shared details about the deaths on his social media account.

According to him, the Swiss mountaineer passed away near the South Summit close to the top of the mountain after suffering from exhaustion. The Swiss successfully reached the summit but began experiencing problems during his descent.

(Xinhua)