US EditionFirst Everest Death of Climbing Season Recorded
- Philipp "PJ" Santiago, a 45-year-old Filipino engineer and mountaineer, died on May 14 at Camp 4 while preparing to summit Mount Everest in Nepal.
- Santiago undertook the Everest expedition following thorough preparation, which involved marathon training and previous climbs, driven by a lifelong desire to reach the limits and return to share his experience.
- Camp 4, located at 26,000 feet in the 'Death Zone' where oxygen is scarce, is where Santiago was last seen alive before he died; the exact cause remains unknown.
- Santiago's death marks the first foreign fatality of the 2025 climbing season on Everest, which has seen increased overcrowding leading to stricter permit policies by Nepal authorities.
- Efforts are ongoing to retrieve Santiago's remains, while his family and cousin Emil Sumangil ask for prayers, highlighting Santiago's advocacy for causes like clean water and children's cancer.
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Filipino mountaineer dies during Mount Everest quest
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino mountaineer Philipp “PJ” Santiago II died on Wednesday, May 14, in his bid to reach the peak of Mount Everest. He was 45. The Himalayan Times reported that Santiago drew his last breath at Camp 4 while preparing for the summit push of the highest mountain on earth, which measures 29,032 feet above sea level. Santiago, who worked as an engineer, is Mount Everest’s first foreign casualty of the season, according to T…
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