Bodies of two climbers brought to Kathmandu
Summary
The bodies of two climbers killed in an avalanche at the base of Mt Manaslu have been brought to Kathmandu by helicopter. Bad weather and heavy snowfall have forced climbers to turn back, while four people have died on the mountain this season.
Key Points
- The bodies of Dhruvjyoti Guha and Phursemba Sherpa were flown from Samagaun to Kathmandu after an avalanche at Mt Manaslu.
- Both died after being buried at the third camp last Sunday night during a mountaineering expedition.
- Four people have now died on Manaslu this season, including a Singaporean climber and a Nepali assistant.
- Heavy snowfall and continuous rain have stopped climbers from successfully summiting Mt Manaslu this season.
