Three more bodies recovered from Himlung avalanche site
Summary
Three more bodies were recovered from the Himlung Himal avalanche site in Manang, bringing the total recovered to seven. Nine people remain missing as search and rescue teams continue operations in the area.
Key Points
- Three more bodies were recovered on Wednesday from the Himlung Himal avalanche site in Manang district, raising the total recovered to seven.
- Sixteen Nepalis went missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung area on September 27 while they were preparing for an upcoming expedition.
- Nine people are still missing, and search and rescue operations are continuing in the area.
- The District Administration Office identified the latest victims as Aash Gurung, Suraj Rai and Kalam Budha; the bodies are expected to be taken to Kathmandu for postmortem and other procedures.
