Toll rises to 15 as rescuers recover eight bodies after Himalayan avalanche
Summary
Rescuers have recovered eight more bodies from the Himlung peak avalanche site, raising the death toll to 15 with one person still missing. The disaster struck a base camp near Nepal’s border with China, where Nepali workers were preparing for expeditions.
Key Points
- Rescuers recovered eight more bodies from the Himlung peak avalanche site on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 15.
- One person remains missing after the avalanche buried 16 expedition workers at the base camp.
- The avalanche struck early Sunday near the Chinese border as Nepali workers prepared for later climbs.
- Nepal has also recently faced deadly floods and landslides, adding to a series of major disasters.
