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The Department of Tourism refuted Nimsdai Purja’s claim that the fixed line had been cut above Balcony, saying the claim was seemingly made to gain popularity. The Department in a strong worded statement said an investigation will be proceeded and legal action will be taken against Purja and other involved in disseminating false information. 

As the spring expedition draws to a close, a few climbers are still trying their luck; but they are faced with an unusual circumstance. The fixed ropes are reportedly cut off above Balcony

Purnima Shrestha becomes the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in a single season, achieving her third summit on May 25.

The Department of Tourism, issuing a statement, stated that 570 climbers including Nepali climbing guides, scaled the world's highest peak, with five fatalities. Three climbers are still missing from the death zone.

Piotr Jerzy Krzyzowski made history by summiting both Lhotse and Everest without supplemental oxygen in just under two days.

The search for British climber Daniel Paul Paterson and Sherpa guide Pas Tenji Sherpa has been called off after days of unsuccessful efforts, leaving them presumed dead.

Adding to her achievement of breaking the record for the fastest female ascent to the summit in 14 hours and 31 minutes, she completes the base camp-to-base camp trip in 24 hours and 26 minutes.

Binod Babu Bastakoti's death marks the fourth confirmed fatality in the 2024 expedition on the world's highest peak.