A Spanish mountain climber has died after falling from K2

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Spanish mountaineer Sergi Mingote has died while climbing K2, the world's second highest summit, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Saturday.

"Sad death of Sergi Mingote at K2," Sanchez tweeted."He wanted to continue making history by being part of the first expedition to crown this mountain in the middle of winter and a tragic accident has ended his life. A big hug for the loved ones of this great athlete."

A post on Mingote's official Instagram account said:"Rest in peace Sergi. Today you start a new climb." Chhang Dawa Sherpa, a Nepalese mountaineer who is leading the K2 winter expedition, said on Instagram that Mingote"suddenly fell down."

 

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Rest in peace Sir. You were brave. You made history.

Welp... sorry

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