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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Only God can help us': Indian mountaineer stranded on Denali Mountain in US; sends SOS message, seeks urgent rescue
This is an AI generated image An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, Shaikh Hasan Khan, has reportedly become stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America and sent an SOS message via satellite phone, seeking urgent rescue after facing difficulties during the expedition. Khan, sent an SOS message saying he and his team are stranded in a severe storm at 17,000 feet on Camp 5 of Mount Denali, North America's highest peak. "Hi this is shaikh. I am on an expedition to mount Denali, the highest peak of north America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at camp 5," his message read. "Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for operation sindoor . only God can help us," it added. Earlier on Wednesday, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar posted on X that he had notified External affairs minister S Jaishankar about the situation and requested assistance. Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony has also written to Jaishankar requesting urgent help for Khan,, saying, "Shaikh Hasan Khan , famous mountaineer from Kerala reportedly trapped on Mount Denali in America. He was on a mission to hoist the flag to congratulate the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor when he was trapped due to severe storm." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Khan belongs to my parliamentary constituency Pathanamthitta. I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan," Antony's letter added. Khan, an avid mountaineer and assistant section officer in Kerala's finance department, had taken a month-long leave for the expedition. He has previously scaled several peaks around the world, including Mount Everest in 2022.
Mint
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Kerala mountaineer Shaikh Hasan Khan stranded on North American peak, sends SOS amid severe storm
Shaikh Hasan Khan, a renowned mountaineer from Kerala, is reportedly stranded along with his team on Denali Mountain, North America's highest peak, and has sent an urgent SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance. The climber encountered severe difficulties during the expedition, prompting calls for immediate help. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X on Wednesday to inform that he had alerted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about the situation. 'I have alerted DrSJaishnakar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC to please help. Stay Safe,' Chandrasekhar wrote. Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony has also appealed to Jaishankar for swift intervention. In a letter, Antony highlighted Khan's perilous condition due to a severe storm and the urgent need for rescue. 'Shaikh Hasan Khan, famous mountaineer from Kerala reportedly trapped on Mount Denali in America. He was on a mission to hoist the flag to congratulate the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor when he was trapped due to severe storm." 'He sent message requesting for urgent rescue and assistance due to shortage of water and food. Khan belongs to my parliamentary constituency Pathanamthitta. 'I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan,' Antony wrote. Khan's distress message reads: 'Hi this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us.' An employee of the Kerala government, Shaikh Hasan Khan has an impressive mountaineering record, including summiting Mount Everest in 2022, and several other peaks across continents. The Indian government and embassy officials are reportedly coordinating efforts to ensure the safe rescue of Khan and his team amid the harsh weather conditions on Denali.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala mountaineer stranded on Mount Denali in North America, sends SOS
Sheikh Hasan Khan, a 38-year-old mountaineer from Kerala on a mission to scale the highest peaks of all seven continents, has sent an SOS message after being trapped in severe snowstorm on Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Mr. Khan, who has embarked on the expedition with a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, planned to hoist the national flag as a tribute to the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. However, extreme weather conditions, including heavy winds, stalled their progress and left them stranded at Camp 5, nearly 17,000 ft above sea level. A message from Mr. Khan, shared widely on social media, reads: 'I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft with less food and water to survive. Only God can help us now. Please ask all to pray.' EAM's intervention sought Sharing the message on his X account, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, State president of the Bhartiya Janata Party, said he had alerted External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his team, while also tagging the Indian Embassy in Washington DC and the Prime Minister's Office. Mr. Khan, employed at the Finance department of the Kerala government, is an accomplished mountaineer who has previously climbed Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro. He had already conquered Mount Denali in June 2023. He has only Australia's Mount Kosciuszko left to complete the Seven Summits challenge. Mr. Khan is on a five-year leave from work to pursue his dream. Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony has written to the External Affairs Minister seeking immediate intervention. 'Mr. Shaikh Hasan Khan is reportedly trapped on Mount Denali due to a severe storm. He was on a mission to hoist a banner honouring the Indian Army when he became stranded. He has since sent urgent messages requesting rescue and assistance due to shortage of water and food,' the MP's letter stated. Kerala Deputy Speaker Chittayam Gopakumar has brought the issue to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's notice. Back home at Poozhikkad near Pandalam, Mr. Khan's parents, M.A. Ali Ahmed Khan and J. Shahida, wait anxiously for news. His last communication with the family was on June 10, when he informed them about the expedition. 'He called us on June 10 and told us about his mission. We haven't heard from him since. We are praying for his safety,' his mother told the media.
