The fateful fact occurred at 5,500 meters high on Mount Gongga, the highest summit in the province of Sichuan.
A 32 -year -old mountaineer lost his life after getting rid of the harness who kept him safe on the mountain to take a selfie. The accident occurred 5,500 meters high On Mount Gongga, the highest summit in the Chinese province of Sichuan. Your body was located 200 meters belowaround 5,300 meters.
The fact occurred Thursday, September 25although the news went viral on social networks in recent days. According to local media, the man was identified as Hong. The disseminated images show the mountaineer with a red jacket and black pants, letting go of the safety rope while posing with other tourists. It was at that moment when he lost his balance and fell on the right side of Nama Peakone of the highest peaks on the mountain.
Tragedy in China: an mountaineer died when the harness was removed for a selfie
The group of climbers was at the same height, and after the accident, the guide and the companions quickly descended to assist it. Despite the efforts, Hong no longer presented vital signs When found. The mountaineer family moved to the place while rescue teams worked on the recovery of the body and investigated the circumstances of the event.
As reported by the medium 163a relative stressed that it was the first time That Hong climbed Mount Gongga, although he had experience in mountaineering and guided tourists in other mountains during his free time.
He Monte Gonggaalso known as Minya Konkais part of the Daxue Shan mountain range in the Hengduan region. With 7,000 meters highit is the easternmost peak in the world and the third highest outside the Himalayas and the Karakórum. His Abrupt relief, deep throats and difficult winter conditions They even make expert climbers in front of extreme risks, where any carelessness can be fatal.
Source: Ambito
