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Bodies of Italian and French Climbers Recovered After Yalung Ri Avalanche

Deep snow from recent storms is slowing recovery efforts.

Overview

  • Rescuers on Wednesday recovered the remains of one Italian and one French climber from deep snow at Yalung Ri’s base camp, police said.
  • Searches continue for five others — three foreign climbers and two Nepalis — feared dead after Monday’s avalanche.
  • Eight people injured in the slide were airlifted on Tuesday to hospitals in Kathmandu, according to local officials.
  • The avalanche struck a roughly 15‑member expedition at about 4,900 meters on the 5,630‑meter peak in Dolakha district.
  • Helicopter access and ground operations have been delayed by heavy snowfall and unstable conditions following recent weather linked to Cyclone Montha.