Two bodies have been recovered after an avalanche hit a Himalayan climbing group, with rescuers searching for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Two bodies have been found following an avalanche.
- The avalanche struck a climbing group in the Himalayas.
- At least 10 Nepalese people are being searched for by rescuers.
- The group was preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.
Two bodies have been recovered after an avalanche struck a climbing group in the Himalayas, according to the BBC.
Rescuers are searching for at least 10 Nepalese people who were caught up in the incident. The group was preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak at the time of the avalanche, the BBC reported.
The search-and-rescue operation was under way for those still missing, according to the BBC’s report.
The BBC did not provide further details on the timing of the avalanche, the total size of the group, or the condition of any survivors.
No information was given on the identities of those who died or on the cause of the avalanche.
Why it matters
Avalanches are a persistent danger for climbers and the Nepalese support staff who guide expeditions in the Himalayas. Incidents like this highlight the risks faced by those working on high peaks and the challenges rescuers encounter in remote mountain terrain.
Frequently asked questions
How many people are missing after the avalanche?
According to the BBC, rescuers are searching for at least 10 Nepalese people.
Which peak was the group climbing?
The group was preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak, according to the BBC.
How many people have died?
Two bodies have been found following the avalanche, the BBC reported.
Timeline
- Four bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
BBC World: Rescuers are still looking for 12 Nepalese cook staff who were preparing for climbers to ascend the Himlung Himal peak.
- Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
BBC World: Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.