Death Count In Nepal's Himlung Himal Peak Avalanche Reaches 15
The death toll from an avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal peak has risen to 15, with one person still missing. Rescue teams are searching for support staff and guides who were caught in the disaster while preparing for the climbing season.
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This highlights the extreme risks faced by high-altitude workers and the impact of climate-related disasters on Nepal's mountaineering industry.
Kathmandu: Eight more bodies of those killed in an avalanche on Nepal's Himlung Himal peak were recovered on Thursday, taking the death count to 15, while one person remains missing.The avalanche struck the base camp of the 7,126-metre Himlung Himal peak in the Nar Phu area of Nepal's Manang district, burying tents where 16 people, including support staff and mountain guides, were taking shelter.President of the Nepal National Mountain Guides Association said eight bodies were recovered from the mountain on Thursday.Two bodies each were recovered from the mountain on Sunday and Monday, while three were recovered on Wednesday.A 14-member rescue team was deployed to search for the missing workers and guides, who usually…
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