Two Japanese climbers found dead on Gangapurna
Summary
Two Japanese climbers missing on Gangapurna in Manang district have been found dead after a helicopter search operation. Their bodies were flown to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for post-mortem examinations before being handed over to their families.
Key Points
- Two Japanese climbers, Hidesuke Taneishi and Tetsu Hashimoto, were found dead on Gangapurna in Manang district after going missing during an ascent.
- A helicopter search operated by Altitude Air located the bodies at around 6,300 metres on the mountain’s southern side.
- The climbers had been on an expedition arranged through Cosmo Adventure Pvt Ltd and were accompanied by a Nepali guide.
- Authorities are coordinating with the Japanese Embassy in Nepal to hand the bodies over to their families after post-mortem examinations.
