Key Facts
• On June 28, Chiaki Inada (40) was confirmed dead on Mount Huascarán.
• The mountain, Peru’s highest peak, stands over 6,700 meters.
• Inada succumbed to hypothermia during the climb.
• Her body was recovered by a rescue team and transported to Huaraz by helicopter.
• Inada and Saki Terada requested rescue on June 23 due to Inada’s health issues.
• Both climbers were found on June 25; Inada was confirmed dead on-site.
• Terada is receiving medical care at a hospital in Peru.
Summary
Chiaki Inada, a 40-year-old Japanese climber, tragically lost her life on Mount Huascarán, Peru’s highest peak, due to hypothermia. Inada and her climbing partner, Saki Terada, requested rescue on June 23 after Inada became immobile due to health issues. Despite rescue efforts, Inada was confirmed dead on June 25. Her body was recovered on June 28 and transported to Huaraz. Terada is currently receiving medical treatment in Peru. This incident highlights the dangers of high-altitude climbing.
