Himlung avalanche toll hits 11 as four more bodies recovered
Summary
Four more bodies have been recovered from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, bringing the total recovered to 11. The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association says the search and recovery operation will continue as weather and safety conditions permit.
Key Points
- Four more bodies were recovered on Thursday from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site, raising the total recovered to 11.
- The search and recovery operation is being conducted by the NNMGA Search and Rescue Team with Himalayan Holidays Nepal.
- The mission is being led by IFMGA mountain guides Pasang Kaji Sherpa and Bikram Karki.
- The avalanche struck on September 27 after heavy snowfall and continuous rain, leaving 16 people missing initially.
