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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A US member experienced altitude-related illness at Karanga Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Symptoms suggested High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and HAPE, necessitating urgent evacuation. A field rescue operation was approved, and the member was airlifted to a hospital for evaluation. After receiving treatment, the member’s condition improved significantly, leading to a safe discharge.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
In the Mera Park region of Nepal, a South African member developed worsening symptoms of altitude sickness that progressed to high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Despite initial treatment, his condition required urgent helicopter evacuation to a hospital. After further treatment, he was diagnosed with high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), HACE and several related complications. He was discharged in improved condition and the case was reviewed with no concerns noted about the medical care provided.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
While trekking in Tengboche, Nepal, a Brazilian member began experiencing symptoms of HAPE and HACE. After an initial evacuation for treatment at a local hospital, her condition persisted. She was medically evacuated to a medical facility capable of a higher level of care where she was diagnosed with altitude sickness, gastroenteritis and other complications. She improved significantly and returned home safely.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A member from Houston required evacuation from Plaza de Mulas in Mendoza Province, Argentina, after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. An ECG detected an arrhythmic pulse, prompting an evacuation order. He was airlifted to Horcones and transported by ambulance to Hospital Santa Isabel de Hungría, where he was evaluated and later discharged.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A member from Jalandhar, India, experienced frostbite and breathing difficulty and was evacuated for treatment of potential high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE). Another climber from New Delhi developed grade 4 frostbite and leg swelling, requiring hospitalization and prolonged care. Meanwhile, a climber from Truro, UK, required a long-line evacuation after developing severe breathing issues and gastrointestinal symptoms. He was later treated at a nearby hospital.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A member from Jardim Paulista, Brazil, suffered from HACE, HAPE and hyponatremia and was successfully treated and discharged after airborne evacuation. In a related mission, his companion, a 46-year-old woman from the same location, was rescued from Annapurna 1, Camp 3, with life-threatening altitude-related symptoms, including dangerously low oxygen saturation, swelling and hallucinations. She, too, was diagnosed with HACE, HAPE and multiple complications, treated intensively and discharged in stable condition. These back-to-back incidents underscore the severity and unpredictability of conditions on Annapurna.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A cluster of high-altitude incidents on Mera Peak led to the helicopter evacuations of multiple trekkers suffering from acute medical issues. A 25-year-old climber from Camira, Australia, developed chest tightness at over 20,000 feet and descended with worsening symptoms, including nausea and a persistent cough. He was ultimately diagnosed with acute mountain sickness and bronchitis and treated at a hospital before being released in stable condition.
Elsewhere on the mountain, a member from Skudai, Malaysia, exhibited severe symptoms of AMS and possible HACE after a summit attempt. He was safely medevaced from Khare and received treatment for altitude-related illness and bronchitis.
In a separate incident, a traveler from Singapore sustained bilateral knee injuries after multiple falls on her descent. She was diagnosed with mechanical damage (problems caused by direct blows and sudden movements straining the knees) and discharged after successful evaluation and treatment. These cases highlight the variety of medical risks climbers face on Mera Peak, from respiratory complications to orthopedic trauma.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A 38-year-old U.S. member sustained rib fractures and a dislocated shoulder following a skiing accident in Alberta, Canada. He was transferred to a medical facility for evaluation and later requested transport back home to New York for further treatment. Global Rescue completed the necessary arrangements and provided a non-medical escort for the return flight. Upon arrival in New York, the member was admitted to a hospital for ongoing care.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
Two members from the Czech Republic required airborne field rescue off one of the Seven Summit mountains.
The first, a 42-year-old member, needed a medevac from Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, after experiencing severe altitude sickness symptoms, including chest pain, headache, shortness of breath, and vomiting. His oxygen saturation was critically low, and he was unable to continue descending unaided. Global Rescue dispatched a helicopter to transport him to a hospital. After receiving treatment, his condition improved, and he was discharged.
The second, a 50-year-old member, was at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro when he suffered a knee injury and showed symptoms of altitude sickness. His oxygen saturation was low, and he was experiencing severe headaches, vomiting, dizziness, and fatigue. After evaluation, Global Rescue initiated a helicopter field rescue. The member’s altitude symptoms resolved after reaching the hospital. His knee injury was assessed and treated before he was discharged and continued recovery at his hotel.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A 55-year-old member from the United Kingdom was evacuated from Plaza de Mulas, Mendoza Province, Argentina, after exhibiting signs of pulmonary edema, including shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and low oxygen saturation. Global Rescue arranged a helicopter evacuation to Horcones, followed by transport to a hospital in Mendoza, where the member underwent CT scans. The diagnosis revealed no serious brain issues but indicated interstitial lung infiltrates. After being treated and monitored, the member discharged himself and requested no further assistance.
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Mission BriefsResourcesNovember 3, 2025
A 32-year-old member from the U.S. was evacuated from Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, due to hypothermia and symptoms of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), including dizziness, shortness of breath, and low oxygen saturation. After descending to Millennium Camp, Global Rescue initiated an airborne field rescue to a medical facility where she was treated for HAPE, high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and acute mountain sickness (AMS). She was later discharged and continued recovery at her hotel, expressing gratitude for the assistance provided.

