Climbers forced to abandon ascents at first sign of illness to be flown to private hospitalsNepal has ordered a review of the way summit helicopter rescues are conducted after uncovering a multimillion-dollar scam in which climbers were pressured,sometimes by having their food spiked, to occupy costly flights down mountains.
Insurance industry figures said the scam, or which had been operating for more than five years,had caused at least one unnecessary death and involved dozens of helicopter companies, tour operators, and hotels and hospitals.
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Source: theguardian.com