Climber accused of taking helicopter up Qomolangma

A Chinese woman who claimed to have climbed the world's highest mountain last week drew online criticism on Thursday after she was accused of using a helicopter.

Wang Jing, 40, co-founder of the domestic outdoor sportswear manufacturer Toread, was questioned, criticized and mocked by many netizens after she was reportedly investigated by the Nepalese government for allegedly using a helicopter to climb Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest.

A Reuters report said Nepalese tourism authorities were looking into reports that Wang took a helicopter and flew over the route damaged by an avalanche on April 18 that led to the death of 16 Nepalese guides.