Fatal Avalanche Hits Nepal’s Yalung Ri Peak
Seven climbers, including five foreigners, were killed when an avalanche hit their expedition near Yalung Ri base camp in Dolakha district, Nepal.
Rescue teams have recovered two bodies and are searching for the rest, believed to be buried under several metres of snow.
Officials confirmed that eight survivors have been flown to Kathmandu for treatment. Those killed include two Italians, a Canadian, a German, a French climber, and two Nepali guides. Poor weather conditions continue to hamper rescue efforts.
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