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A 27-year-old man from Noida, Chinmay Sharma, tragically lost his life due to oxygen deficiency while on a solo bike trip to Leh, Ladakh. Sharma, a marketing executive, embarked on the journey on August 22 but faced severe health complications at high altitudes, leading to his death on August 29.
Originally from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Chinmay was the only child of his parents, both of whom are teachers. On August 26, just days into his trip, Sharma informed his father that he was experiencing a severe headache. His father advised him to rest and seek medical attention. Later that day, Chinmay reported difficulty in breathing, prompting his father to arrange for the hotel staff in Leh to take him to a hospital.
Despite efforts to provide medical care, Chinmay’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away during treatment, just hours before his parents could reach Leh. His untimely death has highlighted the dangers of altitude sickness, particularly for solo travelers in high-altitude regions.
Originally from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Chinmay was the only child of his parents, both of whom are teachers. On August 26, just days into his trip, Sharma informed his father that he was experiencing a severe headache. His father advised him to rest and seek medical attention. Later that day, Chinmay reported difficulty in breathing, prompting his father to arrange for the hotel staff in Leh to take him to a hospital.
Despite efforts to provide medical care, Chinmay’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away during treatment, just hours before his parents could reach Leh. His untimely death has highlighted the dangers of altitude sickness, particularly for solo travelers in high-altitude regions.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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