04/04/2023 10:36 (UTC)

Nepali double amputee mountaineer aims to summit Everest

Kathmandu, Apr 4 (EFE/EPA).- A former member of British Gurkhas, Hari Budha Magar, who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan in 2010, will attempt to climb the world's tallest peak this spring season, to become the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.

"I will leave Kathmandu for the Everest region this Wednesday. The preparations have been finalized," said Magar, 43, who is confident of reaching the summit despite moving three times slower than other people. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA).

SHOT LIST: DOUBLE-AMPUTEE CLIMBER HARI BUDHA MAGAR SPEAKS WITH MEDIA MEMBERS AHEAD OF HIS MT. EVEREST EXPEDITION IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL.

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Date: 04/04/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Sport » Climbing
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 42 seconds
Reference: 7001252770
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