“Video shows the retrieval operation for Filipino climber Philipp “PJ” Santiago II who passed away while attempting to reach Mt. Everest's summit.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 17 May 2025.
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What Vera Files found
The circulating video does not show the retrieval operation for Filipino climber Philipp “PJ” Santiago II who passed away this May while attempting to reach Mt. Everest's summit. Santiago's family has debunked the video which actually shows a rescue mission for a Russian climber.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 17 May 2025. Vera Files (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 27 May 2025, 10 days later. Its rating was “review_rating”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/679593271369855
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