Seamus "Shay" Lawless, from Ireland, fell as he descended the peak on Thursday having just achieved a lifetime ambition of reaching the summit. A GoFundMe page set up by the family on Friday night with a target of raising €750,000 (£660,000) had passed €100,000 (£88,000) within 15 hours. The family said he had achieved a "lifelong dream" when he reached the peak of Mount Everest on Thursday morning. (Image: Irish Mirror)"Tragically, on his descent, Shay fell and has been missing since," they said. "He set out on this incredible journey to summit Mount Everest not only to challenge himself but to raise vital funds on behalf of Barretstown, a charity that provides respite and recreation to children with serious illnesses.

Source: Daily Mirror May 18, 2019 13:13 UTC