Breaking news: Japanese man has become first Deaf person to reach summit of Everest

Posted on May 25, 2016 by



A 50 year old Deaf Japanese man called Satoshi Tamura has claimed that he has become the first Deaf person to reach the summit of Everest.

This news has just been announced so we are hoping for further details and confirmation of his achievement soon.

The last few days has seen harrowing reports of deaths due to altitude sickness on Everest, so many supporters are now hoping that Tamura returns from his journey safely.

A Facebook page devoted to his mission says that he has previously climbed hundreds of mountains in Japan, and went on to climb Mont Blanc (4807m), Island Peak (6160m) and Cho Oyu (8201m).

A photo of him at the summit of Everest has appeared on Facebook:

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While a post added yesterday says:

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With thanks to Tashi Bradford.

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