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LatviaPublished: 26 July 2026 at 09:37

Latvian Mountaineer Juris Ulmanis Learns a Lesson with a Broken Leg After Everest

Three years after climbing Mount Everest, Latvian mountaineer Juris Ulmanis, losing vigilance, seriously injured his leg in the mountains and met a Sherpa who survived a tragedy on Everest.

Foto: LSM (rus)

Latvian mountaineer Juris Ulmanis, who conquered the world's highest peak three years ago, recently received an unpleasant reminder that this achievement does not make him invincible. In a moment of carelessness, he suffered a leg fracture in the mountains and also unexpectedly met a Sherpa who survived a tragic event on Everest.

According to Ulmanis, life often surprises, and each surprise carries a lesson. This time it was a sudden and painful reminder that even after conquering Everest, one must not lose vigilance. The situation unfolded both literally and figuratively – he not only physically fell but also realized that the elite "club" does not grant immunity from danger.

This incident serves as a reminder that nature and mountains do not tolerate carelessness, and even experienced mountaineers are exposed to risks if they lose caution. The meeting with the surviving Sherpa provided an opportunity to reflect on the fragility of life and human strength.

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