Australian man dies during Mount Everest climb

A 40-year-old Australian man has died while descending Mount Everest, Report informs via ABC News.

Jason Kennison, a South Australian living in Perth, died during the descent on Friday morning. His father Jock Kennison said he was notified of his son's death by local police early yesterday.

Jason Kennison had been in Nepal for the previous six weeks to prepare for the climb.

His body is yet to be recovered.

His sister Michelle Graham told the ABC that Kennison had accomplished his goal of reaching the peak.

"We are so proud of his achievements and we take great solace in knowing he made it to the summit. The highest place on this earth," she said.

Kennison, who twice had to learn how to walk again, trained for the climb to raise funds for Spinal Cord Injuries Australia.

At the age of 23, Kennison was in a vehicle accident which resulted in traumatic injuries to his femur and shoulder.

After his recovery, Kennison returned to work, working at mine sites in both South Australia and Queensland, before working overseas as a coach and mentor in developing countries such as Kyrgyzstan.

Three years ago after suffering from progressive back pain, Kennison had to undergo a routine spinal procedure.

The procedure did not go as planned, resulting in nerve damage, which required Mr Kennison to learn how to walk yet again. Jason Kennison had suffered a spinal cord injury that meant he had to learn how to walk again, twice.

Kennison is survived by his parents Jock and Gill and his five siblings.