frostbite
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"I spoke to the doctors -- he has some frostbite, but otherwise seems okay," Pemba Sherpa added.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
He suffered frostbite on his right hand and foot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Initial signs of frostbite can include numbness, pain, and skin appearing red or pale, according to the NHS.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
BBC presenter Louise Minchin has been taken to hospital after contracting frostbite during an Arctic adventure challenge.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
“Any temperature below zero is dangerous. You can get frostbite and lose fingers and toes. I saw a man who lost the tip of his nose. Worse yet, you can freeze to death.”
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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