Bodies of missing Japanese climbers found
Summary
The bodies of two missing Japanese climbers have been found on Mount Gangapurna in Manang after a days-long search. Helicopters and rescue teams located the climbers at about 6,300 meters, and the bodies will be sent to Kathmandu before being handed over to their families.
Key Points
- The bodies of Japanese climbers Hidesuke Taneishi and Tetsu Hashimoto were found on Friday on Mount Gangapurna in Manang.
- They had gone missing while climbing the 7,455-meter peak with a Nepali guide through Cosmo Adventure Company.
- Helicopters and rescue teams searched after contact was lost from around 7,050 meters, and their bags and equipment were found during the operation.
- The bodies will be taken to Kathmandu and handed over to the family after autopsy in coordination with the Japanese Embassy in Nepal.
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