9-year-old mountaineer from Siddipet scales Australia’s highest peak

Nine-year-old mountaineer Vihaan Ram from Hanuma Thanda in Dhoolimitta mandal of Siddipet district successfully climbed Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in the Australian continent, on Saturday.

Vihaan went on the expedition with a social message, holding a banner urging youth to ‘Say No to Drugs’. Through his climbs he aims to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage young people to focus on health, fitness and positive goals.