Sherpa Survives Six Days Lost on Everest Without Food or Air

A 52-year-old sherpa disappeared near Everest's peak on May 29, then crawled into Base Camp six days later after descending 7,500 feet alone—no food, water, or oxygen. He survived conditions that usually kill even expert climbers, likely because his body adapted to thin air and he descended slowly enough to survive. He's now in a hospital in Kathmandu. The rescue is raising questions about Nepal's climbing permits and emergency response.