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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
He conquered 13 peaks but perished when he tried to descend from Mt. Everest. Who was Subrata Ghosh?
Just hours after standing atop the world's highest peak, Subrata Ghosh—a 44-year-old mountaineer from West Bengal—tragically lost his life while descending from the summit of Mount Everest on Friday. A beloved schoolteacher and seasoned adventurer, Ghosh hailed from Ranaghat in Nadia district and was respected for both his academic dedication and mountaineering expertise. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news, still in disbelief over the sudden loss. The Final Climb Subrata Ghosh , along with fellow climber Rumpa Das, both originating from Bengal, set off from Nepal 's base camp last Wednesday to begin their Everest summit attempt. However, due to rapidly worsening weather and an unstable atmosphere, they had to delay their push to the peak until Thursday afternoon. Battling depleting oxygen and extreme conditions, Rumpa managed to safely descend to Camp IV. But Ghosh, unfortunately, could not make it back. According to initial reports, he collapsed while descending past a notorious section of Everest known as the Hillary Step . The Last Known Moments 'We were informed by contacts in Nepal that my elder brother died while coming down from Everest, near the Hillary Step,' said Subrata's grieving brother, Surajit Ghosh. 'He had reached the summit earlier that afternoon, and everything seemed fine. We don't yet know the full details, and are waiting for a proper explanation from his Sherpa guide.' The Hillary Step, a 40-foot vertical rock wall at nearly 8,800 meters above sea level, is one of the most treacherous points near the summit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jesus' Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Novelodge Undo Surajit further explained that around 2 PM on Thursday, Subrata successfully reached the peak with his Sherpa. However, during the descent, he began to show extreme fatigue and resisted moving away from the Hillary Step. The Sherpa, reportedly also unwell, had to return to Camp IV alone, leaving Subrata behind. Grief Back Home The tragic news sent shockwaves through Subrata's family and hometown. His cousin, Sumitra Debnath, who had accompanied him to the base camp, stayed behind due to logistical constraints. Meanwhile, their aged parents are inconsolable, surrounded by relatives, friends, and locals offering condolences. 'Our home has been full of people since the news broke,' Surajit added. 'We are now focused on bringing his body back.' A Mountaineer Remembered Subrata was not only an educator at Bagda Kapasati Milanbithi High School but also a proud member of the Lions Club in Ranaghat West. His passion for mountaineering dated back to his childhood. 'He was well-trained and had completed several difficult expeditions in the past,' said his relative Pratap Saha. 'When I first heard the news, I couldn't believe it… He lived and breathed mountains.' In his adventurous career, Ghosh had scaled no fewer than 13 major peaks across different parts of the world, as confirmed by his brother. Legacy of Courage Subrata Ghosh's life is a testimony to courage, resilience, and a lifelong devotion to chasing the sky. His journey may have ended in the death zone of Everest, but his spirit continues to inspire many who dare to dream beyond the clouds.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Bengal man dies while descending from Mt Everest summit: ‘Refused to move'
Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old mountaineer and teacher from Ranaghat in Nadia district in West Bengal, died on Thursday while descending from Mount Everest, the highest peak in the Himalayas, hours after successfully reaching the summit. Ghosh and another climber Rumpa Das, also from Bengal, began their Everest ascent from the Nepal base camp on Wednesday. However, due to the harsh and deteriorating weather, they had to postpone their summit attempt to Thursday afternoon. Despite facing oxygen shortage and harsh weather conditions during their descent, Rumpa Das managed to reach Camp 4, but Ghosh did not, said sources. After being missing for around 17 hours, Ghosh's frozen body was found on Hillary Step on Friday morning. Bodhraj Bhandari, managing director at Snowy Horizon Treks, the company organising the expedition, confirmed the death and said that after being missing for around 17 hours, Ghosh's frozen body was found at the Hillary Step, near the Everest Summit Point, on Friday morning. 'Ghosh reached the summit around 2 pm (Thursday) but began to show signs of exhaustion and altitude sickness during the descent,' Bhandari said in a statement. According to sources, his Sherpa guide, Champal Tamang, tried to encourage him to descend, but was unsuccessful. Tamang returned alone to Camp 4 on Thursday late evening and reported the incident on Friday morning. 'Ghosh refused to move while descending from the summit,' Bhandari quoted Tamang as saying. Efforts are being made to recover Ghosh's body and bring it back to the base camp. The exact cause of death will be determined following a post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, Rumpa Das is on oxygen support in Camp 4. According to sources, Ghosh's sister was also part of the expedition, but she stayed in the base camp and did not go to the summit due to adverse weather conditions. Ghosh was working at Bagda Kapasati Milanbithi High School and was also a member of the Lions Club of Ranaghat West. 'He was a skilled climber and went for several expeditions before this. When I got the message, I did not believe it… Then I called the head of the agency, who confirmed the news. I still can't believe Subrata is no more,' said Ghosh's relative Pratap Saha. He added, 'Subrata loved mountaineering from his childhood days. He took proper training and reached several summits in the past.' Atri Mitra is a Special Correspondent of The Indian Express with more than 20 years of experience in reporting from West Bengal, Bihar and the North-East. He has been covering administration and political news for more than ten years and has a keen interest in political development in West Bengal. Atri holds a Master degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University and Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. He is also an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. He started his career with leading vernacular daily the Anandabazar Patrika, and worked there for more than fifteen years. He worked as Bihar correspondent for more than three years for Anandabazar Patrika. He covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections. He also worked with News18-Bangla and covered the Bihar Lok Sabha election in 2019. ... Read More
