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Rosie Shead

Double-amputee aims to show people can ‘achieve anything’ in mountain challenge

Hari Budha Magar his legs serving in Afghanistan (Hari Budha Magar/PA) -

A double-amputee Gurkha veteran said he hopes to show others they can “achieve anything” as he faces the final mountain in his quest to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Hari Budha Magar, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan, reached Antarctica on Wednesday ahead of the final stage of his challenge where he plans to begin his ascent of Mount Vinson on New Year’s Day.

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