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Kathmandu, Nepal — Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the world's highest mountain.

Authorities say guides would fake emergencies to bill international insurance for helicopter rescues and treatment.

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