A 28-year-old Singaporean man has died after suffering from acute altitude sickness during an attempt to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
“Darrel’s readings and symptoms had been normal throughout the days of the hike,” the post said. “However, on the morning of the summit hike, his oxygen levels dropped and his heart rate increased. As per safety protocol, it was decided that he would abort the climb and descend with a guide.”It said: “Unfortunately, due to the onset of altitude sickness, and its serious health complications, his condition deteriorated and he passed away. The cause of death indicated asphyxia/Hape.
In its post, Adventures Unlimited said instances of fatalities on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare – less than 1 per cent of climbers. However, it added that factors such as high altitude, extreme weather conditions, the climber’s physical condition and the physical challenges of the climb can contribute to deaths.
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