Partner of British man missing in Mount Everest ‘death zone’ issues plea for help with search

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Daniel Paterson, 40, disappeared in the “death zone” of the world’s highest peak just after he had reached the 8,849m high summit on Tuesday morning. open image in gallery This photograph taken on 12 May shows mountaineers as they climb during their ascent to Mount Everest’s 8,849m high summit Lakpa Sherpa, who led the expedition in which Mr Paterson was taking part, said: “We regret to inform you that a cornice collapse occurred yesterday at Hillary Step. open image in gallery Mount Everest can be a treacherous climb It said: “Mr Paterson and the accompanying Nepali mountain guide Mr Sherpa reached the peak of Everest at 4.40am on 21 May. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those involved in the search and rescue of those whose condition is currently unknown and who are missing in the accident.” The UK Foreign Office told The Independent: “We are supporting the family of a British man who is reported as missing in Nepal and are in touch with local authorities.” It comes after two Mongolian climbers Usukhjargal Tsedendamba and Prevsuren Lkhagvajav died above 8,500m while descending from the summit point on 13 May.