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Climber Joshua Cheruiyot's body to remain on Mt Everest, family says

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Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui is the fourth person to die on Everest this climbing season. [BBC]

The family of the climber Joshua Cheruiyot who lost his life scaling Mt Everest has decided to let his body remain at the world's highest point.

The family said they would only organise a memorial ceremony to bring together the family, relatives, and friends to celebrate his life.

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