Two guides dead, 14 still missing after Himlung base camp avalanche
Summary
Two climbing guides have been found dead after an avalanche hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang, while 14 kitchen staff members remain missing. A rescue team led by Mingma G has reached the site as heavy snowfall and rain continue to hamper search efforts.
Key Points
- Two climbing guides were found dead after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang.
- Fourteen kitchen staff members remain missing, with rescue operations continuing at the site.
- A four-member NNMGA/IFMGA rescue team led by Mingma G has reached the accident area by helicopter.
- Heavy snowfall and continuous rain are believed to have triggered the avalanche and complicated the search.
