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Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?

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Kenyan mountain climber Cheruiyot Kirui was found dead summiting Mt Everest. [Cheruiyot, via Instagram]

The recent death of a Kenyan mountaineer, Cheruiyot Kirui after nearly reaching the summit of Mount Everest highlights how dangerous mountain climbing can be.

His death - one of several this year on Mount Everest - is a reminder of the challenges mountain climbers face.

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