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Expedition leader Richard Dougan and his fellow climbers, David Sharp and Sherpa Ang Furi, had hoped to head for the pinnacle on Wednesday.
BBC: Climber abandons Everest attempt
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"The expedition last contacted www.nieverest.com on Monday when Richard Dougan and David Sharp arrived at Camp 2, " expedition spokesman David Malone told BBC News Online on Thursday.
BBC: Climber abandons Everest attempt
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During the same season as Bunting's army expedition, David Sharp, a 34-year-old British climber died of cold, exhaustion and lack of oxygen on his descent from the summit.
CNN: The height of teamwork on Everest