8 more bodies recovered in Himlung avalanche, death toll reaches 15
Summary
Eight more bodies were recovered from the Himlung Mountain avalanche in Manang, raising the death toll to 15. One climber remains missing as rescue teams continue search operations and clear landslide debris blocking the Marshyangdi River and power lines.
Key Points
- Eight bodies were recovered on Thursday from the Himlung Mountain avalanche in Narphabhumi Rural Municipality-5, Manang.
- The death toll from the September 27 avalanche has risen to 15, with one climber still missing.
- Two bodies were taken to the district headquarters in Chame and six to Phu village, while the rest will be transported on Friday.
- A Nepali Army helicopter and an 11-member rescue team from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association are involved in the search and recovery effort.
