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Japanese climber, 70, dies
A 70-year-old Japanese climber died of altitude sickness while summiting Mt Mera Peak (6,476 m) in Solukhumbu, on Friday.
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Published at : April 11, 2018
Updated at : April 11, 2018 08:06
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A 70-year-old Japanese climber died of altitude sickness while summiting Mt Mera Peak (6,476 m) in Solukhumbu, on Friday. Kasai Tadamitsu died upon reaching the summit, said police. His body was taken to Kathmandu on Monday.
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