Global Rescue received a contact via GRID from a U.S. member reporting that his oxygen levels were dropping, and his breathing had become difficult while trekking in the region of Gang Rinpoche and Mt. Kailash in Tibet. Expedition leaders noted continued headache, cough, cold, and abdominal discomfort symptoms, prompting the team leader to turn and descend using a 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach a lodge for further assessment.

Global Rescue medical operations assessed our member’s condition and initiated an urgent medical transport by ground and air to a hospital in Kathmandu. He was successfully transported and examined by medical staff, provided with supplemental oxygen and diagnosed with resolved acute mountain sickness. His oxygen levels stabilized and tests showed improvements. The hospital discharged him and he opted to return home earlier than planned. He declined further assistance from Global Rescue with no additional requests.