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2,000 metres is roughly 6,500 feet, which is a significant altitude. At this height, the air is thinner, and weather conditions can change rapidly, making it a potentially hazardous environment for anyone, especially a young child left alone. This altitude is well above many major cities and even some smaller mountains.
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