A Nepali climber died at Mt Everest on the day Kenya's Cheruiyot Kirui passed away on the same mountain.
In the tragic turn of events, Binod Babu Bastakoti from Pokhara reportedly suffered from altitude sickness at around 8,300 metres just above the camp.
Narbin Magar of Booking Own Pvt. Ltd told Himalayan News that Bastakoti had secured a climbing permit through Yeti Mountain Adventure.
"Bastakoti was our client, but he chose to join other Sherpa guides from the high camp," Magar stated.
Bastakoti had successfully reached the summit early Wednesday morning, completing his mission before the fatal descent.
The incident now highlights the risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
On Wednesday, a Kenyan mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui was found dead after being reported missing.
According to Everest Today, his body was found a few meters below the summit of Mt Everest.
"With profound sadness, we share the news of Kenyan mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui's passing on Mt Everest. His body was found a few meters below the summit point of Mt Everest.
"His indomitable will and passion for mountaineering will forever be an inspiration. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this time of sorrow."
Cheruiyot was on a daring mission to reach the summit of Mt Everest, without supplementary oxygen.
"He was accompanied by a Nepali climber Nawang Sherpa, whose fate is still unknown."
The Nepalese was also missing alongside Cheruiyot.
Cheruiyot was a banker. He had climbed to the peak of Mt Kenya, 15 times.
Summiting Everest requires a lot of experience in mountaineering elsewhere, a certificate of good health, equipment and a trained Nepalese guide.
