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Ben Ayers and Tulsi Rauniyar

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Crews remove a dead body from Mount Everest following a deadly avalanche in 2015.
Everest

Removing Dead Bodies from Mount Everest Is Dangerous and Expensive. Here’s Why.

Recovery missions on the world's highest peak aren't easy. Here's why they come with a soaring price tag and a heightened potential for disaster.

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