World's First Triple Amputee, Tinkesh Kaushik To Reach Everest Base Camp

He lost his limbs and a hand in an accident?

A 30-year-old man from Goa, Tinkesh Kaushik, has become the world's first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp located 17,598 feet above sea level.

A private disability rights body has claimed this.

Mr. Kaushik, who completed the challenging Everest Base Camp journey on May 11, said despite his physical disabilities, he managed to achieve the feat due to his mental strength.

The man lost both his limbs below his knees and a hand in an electrocution accident in Haryana when he was 9 years old.

The amputee uses prosthetic limbs, moved to Goa a few years back, and is working as a fitness coach there.

Mr. Kaushik has made Goa proud with his achievements, Disability Rights Association of Goa chief Avelino D'Souza told reporters at a press conference in Panaji on Wednesday.

On the occasion, Mr. Kaushik said he initially thought the trek would be easy as he is a fitness coach but realized the challenges when he started preparing for it.

"I did not have any prior experience in 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 as he started work on the ground, it was very painful for him on the first day because of his level of amputation and prosthetic limbs.