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9-Year-Old Indian Climbs Mt Kilimanjaro; Becomes Asia's Youngest
Andhra Pradesh’s nine-year-old Kadapala Rithvika Sri has become Asia's youngest and world's second-youngest girl to climb Africa’s highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro. Accompanied by her father-cum-guide Kadapala Sankar, Rithvika climbed to Gilman's point at 5,685 m posing with the tricolour. Hailing from Anantapur, Kadapala was trained at the Bhongir’s Rock Climbing School. Elated on her success, the District Collector Gandham Chandrudu helped… read-more
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Government, Volunteers Try To Contain Fire On Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in the African continent, is on fire for the last four days. The government officials and a team of around 500 volunteers are working in tandem to contain the fire. The Tanzania National Park Services (TANAPA) informed that the volunteers have managed to limit the spread of fire. Moreover, no casualties have been reported as of now.
Tags: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa, TANZANIA, Fire
Courtesy: Times Of India
