Watch: Sherpa carries Everest climber in ‘death zone’ rescue
A Nepali Sherpa rescued a Malaysian climber found clinging to a rope below Mount Everest's summit. It's an area known as the "death zone," where successful rescues are very rare.
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That guy didn't even thank the sherpas for saving his life. He thanked the sponsors of his expedition. All the best to the sherpas. They're heroes even though corporations don't sponsor them.
@katejohnson3598
Жыл бұрын
How do you even know that? Were you there?
@exploringnewterritories7521
Жыл бұрын
@@katejohnson3598 because it’s all over the news
@dvach6352
Жыл бұрын
He also blocked the sherpa on social media lol
@kap1526
Жыл бұрын
Lies.
@magenta_brown5327
Жыл бұрын
@kap umm did you see the news?
That’s a super-human Sherpa and a selfless climber. Rescues in the death zone are unheard of.
@awsomeawsome1004
Жыл бұрын
@@bfat387money talks but Sherpas doesn’t do for money!! They do for the love of other people!! Nepalese are different breed !!! Brave but full of kindness
@awsomeawsome1004
Жыл бұрын
@@bfat387 that’s not what i am talking about
@chanjr
Жыл бұрын
@@bfat387 I seriously doubt you love Jesus
@vasmedon7959
Жыл бұрын
@@bfat387 RESCUING the person from Death 💀 >>> MONEY 💰
@yleenda
Жыл бұрын
@@bfat387 you are so wrong about this. The unfortunate truth was, the Malaysian climber, Ravi, initially didn't even mention Gelje Sherpa's name in his appreciation essay that read more like an advertisement for 14 Peaks, the climbing company he was with. After he received massive backlash on social media for being ungrateful, only did he mention Gelje's name in brackets, alluding that Gelje is part of his climbing partner company (14 Peaks) when in reality Delje is from another company called AGA Adventures. I mean 14 Peaks did orchestrate the 2nd half of the rescue by helicoptering him from Camp 4 to a nearby hospital. However, this 2nd half of the rescue would not be needed if nobody was going to piggy back him down from The Balcony in the Death Zone, over 6 freaking hours. He would have ended up being a frozen landmark up there. And no helicopters can go higher than Camp 4 without crashing, because the air is simply too thin for any choppers to generate enough lift to remain airborne. It's appalling he kept promoting 14 Peaks who abandoned him on the Death Zone, while continued to diminish Gelje's (from AGA Adventures) rescue efforts. If I'll climb Everest, I know I will book AGA Adventures and not 14 Peaks.
These sherpas rarely get enough praise. They're all total heros. That guy is carrying someone weighing 70kg+, including an O2 cylinder. They regularly carry loads of 50kg, which is pushing it.
@user-pm8zo4by6c
Жыл бұрын
They really don’t. In fact, the man being rescued in this video didn’t even think to thank the sherpas and only shouted out his sponsors afterwards. The disrespect is unimaginable.
@klmn2000
Жыл бұрын
@@user-pm8zo4by6c Yeah I saw. Pretty disgraceful after someone risked his life to make a one in a million rescue from the death zone. That Sherpa (and his colleagues) is a hero. We all saw what happened. We all support him and his team for risking their lives.
There's controversy in the climbing community because the man he rescued blocked Gelje Sherpa on all social media and went on a media tour without crediting him for saving his life. After being called out, the Malaysian man has unblocked Gelje and thanked him. Gelje was beyond gracious and said he is glad that the man is alive.
@Julia-b9x
Жыл бұрын
WTH? Why did this guy block the person that saved his life? That is crazy.
@AlexPerez-tt9ru
Жыл бұрын
@@Julia-b9x my assumption is the guy didn't want the Sherpa to come and say " um what about thanking me too"
@JordanMottram
Жыл бұрын
Should of left him to die or push him off the mountain
@Ben-eh1qt
Жыл бұрын
First of all, if you're that pathetic to block somebody on social media that didn't even save your life let alone did ( which of the traditional ones like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok I do not have) then You don't even deserve to live. He should have died on the mountain that pathetic human waste.
@buck3103
Жыл бұрын
@@Julia-b9x he claimed he reached the summit, but the sherpa said otherwise. hence thats why he block him because he dont want his sponsor know about his failed attempt to the summit.
Bless the Sherpa's for their help, when it comes to Everest's climbers!! If it wasn't for them, a lot of those that made the summit, would never have made it!!
Recently i've watched a lot about everest and other mountain climbing disasters and i've only realized how these sherpas have managed to do more amazing feats than those who got their name recognized for climbing these mountains.. the sherpas are the true climber and what all climbers should seek to be before they even attempt to climb these mountains.. if they're not as fit as these sherpas, don't even try.. you'll only make it harder for other ppl who will have to rescue you later..
@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart
Жыл бұрын
Yep. It’s as if climbers should go live with Sherpa’s for a bit for a better and more careful experience.
@alisonfaulkner47
Жыл бұрын
I watched a documentary on Sherpas. It was heartbreaking.
The sherpas always own that mountain. The best of the best!
Sherpa's are angels in human form ❤
That person is a real life selfless hero you just restored my faith in humanity thank you from Chicago.
This man is more then human he is a god
It's always amazed me how we celebrate certain folk who climb the mountain. I mean that's fine and in some cases it is awe inspiring. But the Sherpas kinda get forgotten about. The things they do are superhuman and they quietly get on with it with no fanfare. Legends!
Blessed the sherpa and his chinese client who agreed to abandon the summit!
@emilyl1094
Жыл бұрын
Yes, blessed their kind hearts. Not an easy decision for the Chinese climber who had to sacrifice his goal and probably months of physical training and saving of money to climb Mt Everest. Most of all kudos to the Sherpa for his great effort to carry the climber all the way down to a safer altitude. That lucky climber was saved by 2 guardian angels.
RESPECT. He's such a superman ♥️
Great respect for these sherpas, the true heroes of the Everest ...
The strength of that sherpas is beyond this world. Both mental and physical!
The Sherpa are a truly incredible people The rich clients who climb Everest and leave trash everywhere are the polar opposite
What a remarkable man that Sherpa is, and super fit.. he's hauling another man on his back.. wow
@xl000
Жыл бұрын
Not actually that hard. Your legs can carry an additional 100 kg easily
@categories5066
6 ай бұрын
@@xl000 Yeah for 10 minutes max before you call it quits. The Sherpa carried him for 6 hours
@loveplurlovemolly
18 күн бұрын
Let's see you do it and on Mount Everest. I bet you can't!@@xl000
The gentleman rescuer truly makes me proud. For the rest of his life he can reflect back on this incredible feat and the life saved. ❤
@Fuckers1950
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately…the malaysian climber passed away last week ago!!!
@tryscience
Жыл бұрын
@@Fuckers1950 how unfortunate. Still, he gave the man a chance and for that I respect him.
@sunchildtine
Жыл бұрын
the man who was rescued is alive. go read the story about Gelje Sherpa and Ravi.
@tryscience
Жыл бұрын
@@sunchildtine oh good! I love a happy ending 🙂👍
@carolization1
Жыл бұрын
@@Fuckers1950why do you comment without actually knowing what you’re talking about
Thank you, Sam Porter Bridges.
Thank you Gelje!! I wish the rescuee was more grateful to you.
Nothing short of extraordinary. Bless that Sherpa.
Thank you very much Nepal.. From Malaysia... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵
Both the sherpas and Chinese climbers have done their equal parts thanks to both parties. Can you imagine you are 800mtrs close to your dream project but you let it go away for strangers life and the Sherpas who convinced that money and summit can be earned next time but life can’t be saved another time… just wow
@x_isaka
Жыл бұрын
Eactly and people tgink chinese people aree bad. Lol its the govt not people.
@nishihundan1257
Жыл бұрын
Any NORMAL human being would have given up the ascent to save a person's life without a second thought. If it presents a dilemma for you, you are messed up in the head. Those Chinese climbers are not heroes.
@hoecheong55
Жыл бұрын
Agree.. Very true
@kap1526
Жыл бұрын
Those sherpas have been up on tge summit many times
Ravierest the man saved finally thanked the sherpa publicly after being piled on online. He will be forgotten. His rescuer, however will not. The man is superhuman. Incredible.
Sherpas need MUCH more respect than they currently get! If it wasn't for them, almost no one would NEVER get to the summit, yet they go unknown.
Oh behalf of Malaysia 🇲🇾 we Thank you so much Sherpas 🇳🇵 🤍💐🙏 Thanks so much to the Chinese climber as well who decided to help 🤍🙏💐
Sherpaman!, is the real superman.
The climber that he saved is angry that this story is getting out, and doesn't want anyone to know he had to be saved by the sherpa. He's trying to paint a narrative that he then climbed back down all by himself with "willpower"
I have a friend who said when you climb the highest mountain peaks, you have to be mentally prepared that one day you may not be able to come back alive. He eventually died doing what he loved in 2019.
@schmetterling4477
Жыл бұрын
That's not a good excuse because every time a climber dies he puts other people in physical danger and mental anguish. This idiocy has to stop. If you can't climb it safely, then don't climb it. End of story.
@x_isaka
Жыл бұрын
@@schmetterling4477 or climb easy peak first qnd try it next year..
@icepenguin7278
Жыл бұрын
@@schmetterling4477 the ppl going for rescue also know of the dangers they face
@AvensixPlays
Жыл бұрын
Well your friend just overestimated his own abilities and didn’t put in enough training and or preparation sadly
@nr1785
Жыл бұрын
and yet there are many cancer patients just fighting to live one more day. It’s an insult people risk their lives unnecessarily. Life is precious.
Respect. Bless the Sherpas for their help!!!
Mad respect to that Sherpa
The Sherpas are the most selfless and courageous men on Earth. Hope something is done to stop the littering the tourists are leaving behind.
That Sherpa better be well compensated for all his labor and trouble. I hope he never has back problems. I swear some of these climbers must be egotistical and selfish
Tq sherpas for your great effort and also tq to the Chinese climbers who ask their sherpas to help the Malaysian climbers ,tq very much from Malaysian citizen
I've climbed (hiked) to the top of Mt. Whitney twice at 14,600 feet. and at the top its a fairly gradual climb. but even at that altitude it's difficult for me to climb. Can't imagine what it's like for the super human Sherpa's carrying another climber at what twice the elevation of Mt. Whitney.
@TheDonBoston
Жыл бұрын
Eric, they live at an elevation average of 14,700ft. Their base tolerance to low oxygen pressure is higher than us who typically live below 4,000ft elevation. Yes, they are physical beasts. But their living location is why it's not difficult for them to climb.
@albertchang108
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure the body adapts when that’s all they know. Regardless them Sherpas are beasts! 💪🏻
As soon as you decide to climb mount everest You are on your own. Some things are better just left alone.
god bless the of the Sherpa may he live to see his great grandchildren
frickin studs/real life angels 👼 Sherpa men
Absolutely amazing he carried a man on his back & saved him & so strong & brave 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
The Sherpa's are Boss of all the great peaks
I know how hard this can be as I climbed Snowdon last weekend without oxygen and my 8Yr old daughter was getting tired on the way down so I had to give her a piggyback most of the way. Respect
There are truly good and truly amazing people out there!
What an amazing human being!!!!
Amazing. These Sherpas are Legends.🙌👍👏
Heroes!!!! Our BIG BIG thanx to you !
Sherpas are superhuman. They will always help climbers aslong as they're alive. They will leave anyone who has died (as they should). this is why Everest is FULL of frozen corpses, latest victim is that Australian guy that was doing it for charity. He will be left up there forever like the rest.
proud of you bro...great job❤
Sherpas are the real heroes of Mt Everest 👍🏻 👏🏻
What a legend rock on 💪
Incredible human ❤️ 😢
Man those guides are super nice
Harap ada vip malaysia beri penghormatan /ganjaran selamat nyawa rakyat malaysia
@d1want34
Жыл бұрын
tak silap ada baca haritu govt belanja total RM1.3 juta utk rescue mission ni, termasuk belanja bawak pulang jenazah. sy rasa upah sherpa tu tinggi jgk
@arestrawberries4710
Жыл бұрын
@@d1want34 yang diaorang carry tu jenazah arwah Awang tu ke?
That’s love of fellow man
@OhNoNotAgain42
Жыл бұрын
They probably charge an extra $10k.
He is a great one.
Why anyone would still want to climb that mountain is beyond me. It is overcrowded and dangerous. This Sherpa is a true hero and shame on the climber for not crediting his life to him.
@joet7136
Жыл бұрын
Plus there's poop EVERYWHERE.
Sherpas real life x men. Much respect.
project possible sherpas are the best. let's all unite and save the planet ❤️
OMG!! Unbelievable! That is the luckiest climber on earth.
I do not understand why people pay money to die and litter the mountain anyway.
@Nuttyirishman85
Жыл бұрын
They pay money to summit. Unless you climb, wouldn’t understand. The strongest climbers shut off in the death zone, with oxygen.
@conormcqregor4393
Жыл бұрын
Because it’s what sherpas offer 😅 wish people would stop complaining and understand these people wouldn’t make any money if it wasn’t for tourists
@Mikasaxx0
Жыл бұрын
@@conormcqregor4393They would still be doing some other job if there's no tourist. Even lot of sherpas died while trying to save the climbers but they chose this dangerous work due to good payment but if this work doesn't exist they'd still be working somewhere be it small or big money
@conormcqregor4393
Жыл бұрын
@@Mikasaxx0 so then the sherpas need to make the decision to stop doing that like of work. Plain and simple.
@Mikasaxx0
Жыл бұрын
@@conormcqregor4393 Sherpas are just the guide of the climbers. You might wanna talk to those companies who benefits the most and also no one is forcing the climbers. They climb themself knowing many people died.
Superhero💪💪💪 thank you
Sherpa is an ethnic group / culture in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Not all Sherpas are guides and not all guides are Sherpa.
RESPECT💪💪💪
He's walking real fast. Downhill is better than uphill most of the time.
Respect to that Nepali Sherpa 🙏🏿🤟.
Wonder how many folks the Sherpas carried to the peak yet the folks claim victory 😅😂
If that man is rich, he is obligated to pay crazy amount to the team that rescued him. I would.
@kingoscar5447
Жыл бұрын
He is very rich, and also a huge narcissist. He's actually angry over the fact that the Sherpa saved his life
-87F is insane.
What an OG
TRUE LIFE SUPER HERO
unbelievable.
This adventure tourism to Everest has to stop. Why are we putting these sherpas in needless danger just to be able to say ‘I climbed to the top of Everest.’?
Superhuman 😮
Sherpas are the real heroes
Some heroes wear capes, some wear other people like capes while performing even more impressive feats...
Incredible rescue. Its been the practice to leave those in dire straits f8r obvious reasons. Too many permits equals a lot of dead on the mountain.
The guy who was rescued thanked only the sponsors for the rescue and not the sherpas, he should of been used as a sled to slide down the mountain
Been a bad year up there.
The things people do for a bit of glory. The climbers I mean, not the Sherpas.
Go Gelje Sherpa.
In addition to the sherpa, a big heart from the chinese climber who gave up his ascent.
Strong
How much is his life worth to him?! He needs to PAY UP!!
The Sherpa is a angle carries the man for hours .
I just don’t understand why people keep risking their life’s for 2 minutes of “accomplishment”. Props to That Chinese client too…that’s money and might’ve lost his chance at ascending again. Wow!! So many Sherpas have lost their lives trying to rescue climbers, that guy is truly a hero and deserves all the praise. ❤
@janinepyke4643
Жыл бұрын
I agree. It's total madness. I don't mind taking a risk but if the death risk of doing it is high then I'd choose low low risk like knitting everytime!!!!. Much respect and ❤ to the sherpas..the real heros😊.
Way more respect earned for saving the guy than summiting. Good job chinese client.
The real Death Stranding game 😥
Dang. Pay these guys what they deserve.
I am going to hire a Sherpa and train him as a boxer, probably the next champion.
The guy didn't thank the sherpa. He tried to push him aggressively at the end to get off him
Jai Nepal
According to Chinese media and Chinese mountain climbers, they have quit climbing even though having reached 8400m, which is very close to their final target 8848m, because they found a climber in bad situation which was abandoned by other Nepali sherpas. They ordered the sherpas which they employed to rescue the person in serious condition and also promised to pay the Nepali sherpas 10 thousand US dollars. So in the end, the Malaysian climber was saved. The western media gave all the credits to the Nepali sherpas and didn’t even mention the Chinese climbers and their efforts at all.
@Phlebz
Жыл бұрын
Chinese media 😂
@juancarrero6652
Жыл бұрын
Then we wounder why they (like) us so much 🤬
@tragicrhythm
Жыл бұрын
According to various news outlets, the Sherpa persuaded his Chinese client to save the Malaysian climber, which is also what NBC is reporting. It was mentioned that the Chinese climber gave up his summit attempt. So you are saying he not only gave up his attempt but also paid an extra $10k?
@saltyjo7514
Жыл бұрын
According to The Republic of Wadiya national news, Admiral General Aladeen was the one who rescued the climber disguised as a Sherpa. He also paid the Chinese climber with some gold bars to ask him to stop his quest. He also invited them to climb mount Aladeen which is twice as tall as Everest. By the way, the helicopter was from the Royal Wadiya Air Force.
@tryscience
Жыл бұрын
$10,000 means nothing if you can't breathe
Does anyone know how many Sherpa vs Foreigner deaths have happened?
Its nice to knw even asia has gigachads as well
Bárcsak.. 😪🖤
The sherpas make the climb often yet they're given very little credit.
That poor Sherpa, carrying the weight of that massive ego....
That Sherpa has a Spine of Tungsten. Absolute Beast of a man to carry him down on his back like that...
Whatever he’s getting paid, it’s not enough.
At the end of my day from work I go home eat dinner and watch tv with a cup of coffee and sometimes a slice of tiramisu and then sleep.
@blueapple4044
Жыл бұрын
Climbing into bed is the highest I go.
Everytime I see the news regarding hiking this mountain, I ask myself why it’s even still legal to do so.