Renee was at Gyirong Port minutes before flood struck, now her family want to travel from Australia to help search
Summary
An Australian woman named Renee went missing after arriving at Gyirong Port in Nepal just minutes before a severe flood destroyed the area. Her family in Australia hopes to travel to Nepal to help search for her and support other people affected by the disaster, while acknowledging the difficult situation caused by the flood and its link to climate change.Key Facts
- Renee is an Australian disability support worker who was traveling in Nepal when a flood hit Gyirong Port.
- The flood struck only 10 minutes after Renee’s arrival at the port, an area now heavily damaged.
- Renee’s partner, Shaun, an emergency nurse, and their two daughters are preparing to travel to Nepal to assist in the search.
- A GoFundMe campaign was created by Renee’s sister to help fund their travel costs.
- The family knows the chances of finding Renee alive are low but are holding on to hope until there is confirmation.
- Many affected people in Nepal have been displaced and face trauma from the flood disaster.
- The family highlights that the flood’s impact relates to global warming, which especially harms poor populations in vulnerable regions.
- Another Australian, Michael Keats, was confirmed dead after the floods; he had also been on a spiritual pilgrimage in the area.
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