KATHMANDU, APRIL 21
A foreign national suffering from altitude sickness in Upper Mustang was rescued on Sunday night.
Diego Mario Pinto, a 31-year-old Italian citizen, was evacuated by an ambulance dispatched by the health wing of Lomanthang Rural Municipality after he fell ill.
Acting Chief Administrative Officer of the rural municipality, Bikash KC, said Pinto had been visiting Upper Mustang-located at an altitude of approximately 4,000 meters above sea level-when he experienced severe altitude-related symptoms.
He was immediately transported to the Provincial Hospital in Jomsom by ambulance, accompanied by two health workers and an oxygen supply.
KC further stated that Pinto, who had entered the restricted area of Upper Mustang on a 10-day visa costing USD 500, was suffering from breathing difficulties and a severe headache due to altitude sickness.
