7 Climbers Are Killed After Avalanche Hits Base Camp in Himalayas
Rescuers in Nepal airlifted some injured climbers to safety. The avalanche followed heavy snowfall produced by Cyclone Montha.
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Five climbers and two guides killed in Nepal avalanche, say officials
Bad weather hampering rescue efforts after avalanche that swept through Mount Yalung Ri base camp on Monday An avalanche has swept through a camp on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said. Shailendra Thapa, an armed police force spokesperson, said five other people had been hurt at … Read more