A deadly avalanche struck a climbing camp in Nepal on Monday, leaving five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides dead. The tragedy happened at the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri, which sits 16,070 feet above sea level. Officials have not released the climbers’ identities or nationalities.
The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the collapse and was gathering details. “The safety of U.S. citizens is our top priority,” a spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “We’re monitoring the situation closely and will provide consular help if we can.”
Rescue teams reached the site on foot, but a rescue helicopter could not land because of fierce weather. Nepal’s Armed Police Force said it would try again early Tuesday. The flight had to turn back a few minutes after taking off, hampering recovery efforts.
Mount Yalung Ri is an 18,370‑foot peak that many climbers use as a training ground before tackling higher summits. The region is part of Nepal’s famous “eight‑eight” corridor, which includes eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mount Everest.
Earlier this month a South Korean climber was trapped in a storm and died while scaling a Himalayan peak just south of Everest. Climbers often target lower peaks in the fall to avoid the rainy season and heavy winter conditions.
The avalanche is a stark reminder of the risks of high‑altitude climbing. Rescue crews remain on standby, hoping to locate survivors and assist the families of those lost. For people waiting for updates, the situation is still developing, and authorities are calling for calm and patience as they work through the hard conditions.
Source: New York Post
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