US Climber Becomes the Latest Victim in Record-Breaking Mount Everest Season

A US climber, Jonathan Sugarman, died while attempting to summit Mount Everest.

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As per Pasang Sherpa, an expedition organizer, Sugarman felt unwell and passed away at Camp 2.

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The climbing team, including Sugarman's body, remains at Camp 2.

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Nepal has issued permits for a record number of climbers this season, with 463 permits by April 26.

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Nearly 310 deaths have occurred on the Mount Everest trail since the early 1900s.

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The harsh conditions make it hard to retrieve bodies, resulting in many bodies still on the mountain.

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Overcrowding on the mountain has been blamed for recent deaths, and 2023 is expected to have a high number of climbers.

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Removing bodies from Mount Everest is a costly and dangerous task, leading to many bodies being left on the mountain.

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