After three European climbers were involved in a fight with Sherpa guides on their way to the peak of Mt. Everest, Nepal officials have vowed to ensure the safety of climbers, Reuters reports.
Three experienced climbers from Britain, Italy and Switzerland were on route to camp three at 22,965 feet when a brawl broke out Saturday. Witnesses said that the Sherpas pelted the climbers’ tents with stones and punches were thrown. One climber descended to the base camp after the fight, saying that he would abandon the climb if proper security was not ensured.