Bodies of three climbers missing since last year recovered from Yalung Ri Peak
Summary
The bodies of three climbers missing since last November’s avalanche on Yalung Ri Peak in Dolakha have been recovered. Weather had delayed the search, but melting snow recently exposed human remains near the Yalung Ri Base Camp.
Key Points
- The bodies of three climbers — two foreign nationals and one Nepali — were recovered from Yalung Ri Peak in Dolakha.
- The climbers went missing after a deadly avalanche on November 3 last year during an ascent in the Rolwaling region.
- Search efforts had been delayed by poor weather and heavy snowfall before the remains were spotted as snow melted.
- Authorities are preparing postmortem examinations and formal identification procedures.
