Tinkesh Kaushik, from Goa, became the world's first triple amputee to reach Mount Everest base camp
Panaji:
Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old man from Goa, has become the world's first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest base camp at 5,500 meters above sea level, a private disability rights body has claimed.
Mr Kaushik, who completed the challenging Everest Base Camp journey on May 11, said despite his physical disabilities, he managed to achieve the feat thanks to his mental strength.
The man lost both his limbs below the knees and a hand after an electrocution accident in Haryana when he was 9 years old. The amputee, who uses prosthetic limbs, moved to Goa a few years ago and has been working as a fitness coach.
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Mr Kaushik has made Goa proud with his achievements, Avelino D'Souza, head of the Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG), told reporters at a press conference in Panaji on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kaushik said that he initially thought the trek would be easy as he is a fitness coach, but he realized the challenges when he started preparing for it.
“I had no previous experience of mountaineering. I prepared for that before going to the base camp. I am a fitness coach by profession and thought it would be an easy trek for me,” he said.
Mr Kaushik said when he started working on the floor, it was very painful for him on the first day due to his degree of amputation and prosthetic limbs.
“I found the trek challenging. On the second day I said I have to do it. It is a doable trek. In between my health was bad, I had an acute mountain attack (illness),” he said.
Mr Kaushik said he was able to complete the trek because of his mental strength.
Shortly after completing this task, Mr. Kaushik posted on his Instagram account: “Today, May 11, 2024, I completed the challenge of trekking to Everest Base Camp. As the first triple amputee with 90 percent disability to achieve this feat It was a very emotional moment for me. I did it for myself and I thank everyone who supported me to make this happen.'
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