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Anonymized HAPE rescue case in Manang on the Annapurna Circuit
Rescue StoriesOct 28, 2026

HAPE Rescue in Manang: A Documented Annapurna Circuit Helicopter Evacuation

Oxygen at 56%. Altitude: 3,550 m. That was the first reading in Manang, one of the most popular stops on the Annapurna Circuit. Hospital records in Pokhara later documented High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). This Manang HAPE rescue, coordinated by Himalayan Guardian Nepal with Alpine Rescue Service Pvt. Ltd., shows what happened next and what every trekker should know.
Dingboche, at about 4,357 m on the Everest Base Camp trail in Nepal’s Khumbu region.
Rescue StoriesOct 13, 2026

Urgent Descent from Dingboche: An Altitude Sickness Helicopter Rescue on the Everest Base Camp Trail

At 4,357 m, a trekker’s oxygen saturation read 36%. This Dingboche altitude sickness helicopter rescue shows what followed: a clinic assessment, a medical note reading “urgent descent”, and an evacuation to Lukla, about 1,500 m lower. This anonymized case paper sets out what the records document, what the guidelines say, and what Everest Base Camp trekkers can learn from it.
Anonymised timeline of a HAPE rescue at Lobuche on the Everest Base Camp trail
Rescue StoriesOct 8, 2026

HAPE Rescue at Everest Base Camp: A Documented Medical Emergency in Lobuche at 4,940 Metres

At about 4,940 metres, Lobuche is one of the last overnight stops before Everest Base Camp, and altitude illness can turn serious there quickly. This case study documents a real HAPE rescue coordinated through Himalayan Guardian Nepal in October 2026, from a suspected AMS alert to a hospital diagnosis of HAPE and recovery. All personal details have been removed.
Emergency helicopter rescue in Gorakshep, Everest region Nepal
Rescue StoriesMar 3, 2026

When Every Minute Matters: A Life-Saving Air Rescue in Gorakshep

An urgent helicopter rescue was successfully conducted for a female traveler suffering from acute altitude sickness in Gorakshep. Through swift coordination under Alpine Rescue by HGN, she was safely airlifted to Lukla for immediate medical treatment - a powerful reminder of how critical professional high-altitude rescue services are in Nepal’s Himalayas.

High-altitude medical rescue by Alpine Rescue in coordination with Himalayan Guardian Nepal
Rescue StoriesFeb 6, 2026

Altitude Sickness in the Himalayas: Himalayan Guardian Nepal’s Emergency Response

Altitude sickness remains one of the most common medical emergencies in Nepal’s high-altitude regions. With thousands of trekkers and climbers reaching elevations above 3,500 meters each year, a rapid and well-organized response is critical. Himalayan Guardian Nepal, in collaboration with Alpine Rescue, operates a structured emergency response system designed to detect altitude-related illnesses early, verify incidents, and coordinate timely evacuation and appropriate medical treatment.