The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 11: The dangers of coming down

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Having planted the first South African flag on Annapurna, Warren Eva is now making the dangerous journey down the world’s 10th highest mountain.

He and John Black launched their final push for the summit yesterday - and while John turned back in the early hours of this morning - Warren became the first South African to reach the top of Annapurna.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
7 Apr 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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