Bodies of two climbers brought to Kathmandu
Summary
The bodies of two climbers killed in an avalanche on Mt Manaslu have been brought to Kathmandu after being flown from Samagaun. The deaths bring this season’s toll on the mountain to four, as bad weather continues to block summit attempts.
Key Points
- The bodies of Dhruvjyoti Guha and Phursemba Sherpa were flown from Samagaun to Kathmandu after an avalanche buried them at the base of Mt Manaslu.
- The two had gone on a mountaineering expedition with Makalu Adventure Company Pvt. Ltd.
- Their deaths raise the number of fatalities on Manaslu this season to four.
- Heavy snowfall and continuous rain have forced climbers to turn back from Mt Manaslu, also known as Killer Mountain.
