YouTuber Spanian rescued after severe altitude sickness during Mount Everest trip

Australian YouTuber Spanian was rescued by helicopter after experiencing extreme altitude sickness during a spontaneous trip to Mount Everest, according to a report by Dexerto.

In a June 2025 video, the 38-year-old revealed he had flown to the Himalayas without proper acclimatization or training, aiming to see Mount Everest firsthand. Instead of the traditional gradual ascent used to prevent altitude-related complications, Spanian took a helicopter straight to the Everest View Hotel—located at approximately 3,000 meters above sea level.

Almost immediately upon arrival, the YouTuber began to suffer from classic symptoms of altitude sickness, including dizziness, shortness of breath, and extreme cold. “I can’t breathe properly, my head hurts, and I’m freezing,” Spanian said, adding that he even experienced a panic attack while trying to record a voice message to his staff.

His oxygen saturation level was later measured at just 83%, significantly below healthy levels, prompting an emergency evacuation back down the mountain.

“I almost passed out,” Spanian recalled. “I was going into some sort of collapse.”

Spanian’s harrowing experience adds to a growing list of influencers who have underestimated the dangers of Everest. In 2024, French YouTuber Inoxtag disappeared for six months while preparing for a successful summit attempt.