British climber latest to die on Everest amid overcrowding

Several climbers have died after enduring long waits to reach summit

A British climber has been named as the latest fatality on Everest, in a season marred by poor weather and overcrowding on the world’s highest mountain.

The death of Robin Fisher, who reportedly collapsed while returning from the mountain’s summit, was disclosed in a statement by Mira Acharya, the director at the Nepalese Department of Tourism, which details fatalities on the mountain.

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