KATHMANDU, Nepal --- Two Indian climbers have died and a Chilean is missing on Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, expedition organizers said Thursday. Biplab Baidya, 48, and Kuntal Karar, 46, were on the 8,586-meter mountain on the Nepal-India border with a five-member team from West Bengal. Karar fell ill before making it to the summit while Baidya collapsed during his descent, organizers said. Despite rescue attempts, both died above 8,000 meters in the so-called "death zone" where there is not enough oxygen for most humans to breathe normally. "We believe they suffered from altitude problems. Our guides are trying to bring the bodies down to lower cam...
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