Japanese climber who lost nine fingers nears Everest summit

Kuriki is the only climber attempting to summit Everest this autumn season A Japanese mountaineer who has previously lost nine fingers to frostbite is nearing the final stage of an attempt to climb Mount Everest. Latest contact suggests that Nobukazu Kuriki, 33, has reached the South Col, where he will rest before a final push later on Saturday to reach the summit. Mr Kuriki is the first person to