"Only trained climbers should be granted the permit to climb Everest." As well as the Everest deaths, nine climbers have died on other 8,000-metre Himalayan peaks, while one is missing. "Some climbers died due to their own negligence. Kulkarni's expedition organiser, Arun Treks, said heavy traffic at the summit had delayed her descent and caused the tragedy. "She couldn't move down on her own and died as Sherpa guides brought her down."

Source: Bangkok Post May 27, 2019 09:22 UTC