Two Missing in Himlung Glacier Avalanche in Manang
Summary
Two climbers from Gorkha have gone missing in an avalanche at Himlung base camp in Manang, where 16 people were initially reported missing. Rescue teams have been deployed as the weather clears, but thick snow is slowing the search effort.
Key Points
- Two people from Gorkha went missing in an avalanche at Himlung base camp in Narpa Bhumi, Manang.
- A total of 16 people were reported missing in the incident, and two bodies have been found and identified.
- Rescue teams from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association and the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal are searching the area.
- The missing men, Birendra Gurung and Ashbahadur Gurung, were working with Himalayan Holidays Company and Imagine Nepal Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
