Body of Japanese climber killed in avalanche taken to hospital

What do you think the speaker is trying to convey with the word 'yeah'?

In what context do you think the word 'yeah' is used in this text?

How does the duration of 250 milliseconds affect the interpretation of the word 'yeah'?

What emotions or reactions might the word 'yeah' evoke in a conversation?

Can you think of different scenarios where 'yeah' could have different meanings?