Authorities have confirmed that an Irishman has died whilst climbing Mount Everest.
According to The Himalayan Times, the man named as Kevin Hynes, 56, from Ireland died on Wednesday, whilst on his second expedition on the mountain.
In a statement the 360 Expeditions said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we have to confirm that Kevin Hynes from Galway, Ireland, one of our Everest team members, has passed away,”
“Kevin was one of the strongest and most experienced climbers on our team and had previously summited Everest South and Lhotse.”
They added: “Kevin passed away in his tent at the North Col at 7,000 m in the early hours (Nepali time) this morning.”