Mountaineer Yano summits Mt Kilimanjaro
Towering at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet), the iconic snow-capped volcano in Tanzania is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Governor KT Parnaik, who flagged off Yano's expedition on July 28 last, congratulated her for summiting Kilimanjaro.
Parnaik said Yano, who hails from Kamle district and is an accomplished Everest climber, once again demonstrated her indomitable spirit, courage and perseverance which defined the people of Arunachal Pradesh. "Yano's feat is a source of inspiration for all, especially the youth, reminding them that with grit and determination, no summit is beyond reach," he added.
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