Five bodies recovered from Yalung Ri months after avalanche
Summary
Five climbers missing after an avalanche on Mt Yalung Ri in the Rolwaling range have been recovered and brought to Kathmandu nearly nine months later. The bodies were found after snow melted at the site, and recovery crews made multiple attempts under hazardous weather conditions.
Key Points
- The bodies of five climbers missing in an avalanche on Mt Yalung Ri have been recovered and flown to Kathmandu.
- Locals spotted the remains after snow melted at the site, and a recovery team made seven attempts before retrieving them.
- The deceased include Nepali guides Padam Tamang and Mer Karki, along with Canadian, Italian and German climbers.
- The avalanche on November 3, 2025, trapped 15 people, leaving eight rescued alive and two other bodies recovered earlier.
