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A Sherpa guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was found alive six days after being presumed dead on Mount Everest, raising questions about the safety practices of the expedition company Himalayan Traverse Adventure (HTA).

• Hillary Dawa Sherpa was found alive after being missing for six days on Mount Everest.
• HTA faces allegations of negligence for not initiating a timely search and for assigning a cook as a guide.
• The incident highlights risks faced by Sherpas and questions about the high-altitude tourism industry's safety protocols.