‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family
An Australian woman reported missing during the catastrophic floods in Nepal has made contact with her family. While she is confirmed safe, she remains in a remote area and must trek over 110km to reach safety in Kathmandu.
Why it matters
The story underscores the personal impact of the Nepal flood disaster and the difficulties of communication and evacuation in mountainous terrain.
Cara Severino’s parents confirmed in a statement that she had contacted them on Friday morning to say she was safe. Photograph: Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Cara Severino’s parents confirmed in a statement that she had contacted them on Friday morning to say she was safe. Photograph: Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Nepal-Tibet flood disaster ‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family Cara Severino has spoken with her parents – but still faces a trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot
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