Rescue operation launched for 15 tourists trapped in Mustang
Summary
A rescue operation was launched by Nepal Army and police to save 15 tourists trapped in heavy snow in Upper Mustang's Hidden Valley near Dhaulagiri.
Key Points
- A joint team from Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police was dispatched to rescue 15 stranded tourists in Upper Mustang.
- The stranded group includes three British women and was trapped under over five feet of snow at 5,100 meters altitude in the Hidden Valley.
- The rescue team includes members from the Army High Altitude Training School and other security forces equipped with snow-clearing tools.
- Trekkers' health will be checked post-rescue before they are returned to their travel agency.
