Updated on #Everest2014 avalanche with names of dead and missing. Avalanche reported Friday morning, April 18th, in upper Khumbu Icefall 12 bodies recovered, 1 sighted but not recovered. 8 were rescued. Around 25 were hit by the avalanche Teams involved: Alpine Ascent, Summit Nepal, Himalayan Guides, Beuyl, and 5 from Shangr-la Shangri-la Nepal Trek Occurred at 5800m, 19,028 near top of Icefall Bodies were transported to Everest Base Camp using long lines from helicopters. Injured were flown to Lukla or Kathmandu No westerners or non-sherpas were involved Over 100 Sherpas and climbers trapped above avalanche All climbing stopped on Everest bit.ly/PajP5U
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:30:02 +0000
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