At least 12 Sherpa guides have been killed after an avalanche swept down the slopes of Mount Everest.
The avalanche hit the area just below Camp 2 at 6,400 metres (21,000ft).
Helicopters and rescuers on foot were sent to the scene on the most popular route to the summit and pulled 12 bodies from the snow and ice. Three others were believed to still be missing.
Two Sherpas who were injured were taken by helicopter to hospitals in the capital, Katmandu.
Ang Tshering, of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, said the area where the avalanche occurred is known as the "popcorn field".
CLICK HERE for the article and videos.
No comments:
Post a Comment