Rescuers in Nepal search for climbers killed in an avalanche
Summary
Rescuers in Nepal searched for the bodies of climbers killed by an avalanche at Mount Yalung Ri. By Tuesday, they had recovered some bodies and airlifted surviving injured climbers to Kathmandu for treatment. Concurrently, the bodies of two missing Italian climbers were found on another mountain.Key Facts
- An avalanche happened at Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal, which is 4,900 meters high.
- Seven climbers died in the avalanche, and rescuers are searching for their bodies.
- Eight injured climbers were taken to Kathmandu for medical care; they include three French and five Nepali people.
- Three bodies were recovered from the snow by Tuesday afternoon.
- A French climber, Isabelle Solange Thaon, survived while her husband did not.
- Mount Yalung Ri is a popular peak for beginner climbers.
- In a separate incident, two Italian climbers' bodies were found on Panbari Peak in Nepal.
- The Italian climbers lost contact on Friday due to heavy snowfall.
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