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A Sherpa named Dawa defied death on Everest, surviving nearly a week alone at 26,000 feet with no oxygen, only chocolates and ice to sustain him. After falling into a crevasse and being trapped for two days, an avalanche unexpectedly filled the hole, freeing him. He then navigated the deadly Khumbu Icefall after ropes were removed and endured another avalanche—all while his family prepared funeral rites. Now recovering from frostbite, dehydration, and a broken bone, his survival is hailed as a miracle, showcasing the unmatched resilience of Sherpas. But controversy swirls as his family accuses his employer of delaying rescue, claiming foreign climbers would’ve been saved faster. Dawa’s ordeal is a breathtaking testament to human will in the face of nature’s fury.

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