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Dog makes history in Mount Everest climb

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Dog climbs Everest
Rupee, who was rescued from a dump in Ladakh, Northern India, has made history as the first mutt to climb Mount Everest. Caters News Agency
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The eight-month-old pup undertook the grueling feat after Lefson nurse him back to life with boiled eggs and rice.
The pup, who was dying of starvation and dehydration when he was found, scaled the world’s tallest mountain with owner, Joanne Lefson, reaching the iconic Everest base camp. Caters News Agency
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Rupee at Everest base camp
The now eight-month-old pup undertook the grueling feat after Lefson nursed him back to life with boiled eggs and rice. Caters News Agency
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Rupee at Everest base camp
PIC FROM CATERS – (PICTURED:Rupee at Everest base camp) – A homeless dog rescued from a dump is thought to be the first dog in the world to climb Mount… Caters News Agency
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Everest base camp
PIC FROM CATERS – (PICTURED:Joanne Lefson with dog Rupee at Everest base camp) – A homeless dog rescued from a dump is thought to be the first dog in the… Caters News Agency
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Joanne and Rupee at Lukla Tenzing-Hillary airport in Nepal
Rupee at Nepal’s Lukla Tenzing-Hillary airport Caters News Agency
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Rupee in Nepal
Rupee in Nepal Caters News Agency
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Rupee in India
Rupee in India Caters News Agency
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Rupee in India
Rupee in India Caters News Agency