Kedartal avalanche: 8 trekkers still missing after 2 failed helicopter sorties
Eight trekkers remain missing in the Kedartal region following an avalanche that blocked their return route. Despite multiple search efforts, including helicopter sorties and ground teams, harsh weather conditions have hindered rescue operations.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the extreme risks associated with high-altitude trekking and the logistical challenges of mountain rescue operations.
UTTARKASHI: Eight people, including seven trekkers and a guide, remained missing in the Kedartal region of Uttarkashi on Sunday, three days after an avalanche blocked their return route.Two helicopter sorties failed to locate the group or their tents, while heavy snowfall and the threat of further avalanches hampered rescue operations.Authorities deployed another State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) mountaineering team with specialised equipment to intensify the search, officials said.The missing trekkers were identified as Tapas Bauri, Ratan Ghosh, Manoj Khovas, Rintu Mandal and Uday Ghosh, all from West Bengal, and Deepika Verma and Vartika Verma from Uttar Pradesh.
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