Two bodies recovered from avalanche at Mt Himlung base camp in Manang
Summary
Two bodies have been recovered after an avalanche struck the Mt Himlung base camp area in Manang, while search and rescue operations continue. The team was preparing routes and camps for foreign climbers when the avalanche hit at about 5,000 metres.
Key Points
- Two bodies were recovered from the Mt Himlung base camp area after an avalanche in Manang.
- Search and rescue operations are still underway with the support of security personnel and local residents.
- The avalanche hit a team preparing routes and camps for foreign climbers attempting to scale Mt Himlung.
- The affected support team included 28 Nepali staff who had reached the area in two groups.
