Backpacker collapses from altitude sickness on train in Peru, laughter ensues

An English backpacker collapsed from altitude sickness on a train journey from Lima to Huancayo, Peru, prompting laughter from a fellow passenger. Despite the chaos as medical assistance arrived, the humor persisted until the man recovered. The incident highlighted the unpredictable effects of high altitude on travelers, leaving the witness both amused and mortified.

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