Kerela Mountaineer Shaikh Hasan Khan, Who Got Trapped On US Peak, Rescued

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The mountaineer, Shaikh Hasan Khan, had sent a desperate SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance after becoming stranded with his team.
An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, who reportedly got trapped on the Denali Mountain in North America, has been rescued. He is currently at the base camp and is doing fine.
The mountaineer, Shaikh Hasan Khan, had sent a desperate SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance after becoming stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America.
Khan, who was at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, were stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water.
In a message sent via satellite phone, Khan had said, '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."
Who Is Shaikh Hasan Khan?
Khan, an assistant section officer in the Kerala Finance Department, embarked on this mission to honor the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. He began his journey on June 4 from Chennai, reaching the US on June 6, and commenced his climb on June 10 after a video call with his parents.
Accompanied by a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, Khan has previously scaled several peaks across continents, including Mount Everest in 2022.
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June 20, 2025, 16:16 IST

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