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Eight bodies recovered after avalanche buries Nepal expedition camp
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered eight bodies following an avalanche that swept through a base camp on Himlung peak early Sunday morning. The disaster buried 16 expedition workers on the 7,126-metre mountain in the Himalayas.
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The avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung peak in Nepal's Himalayan region in the early hours of Sunday, catching expedition workers off guard. Rescue teams mobilised quickly to the site, where they began the grim task of recovering victims from the snow and debris.
Eight bodies have been recovered so far from the disaster site, with search and recovery operations continuing for the remaining missing workers. The exact circumstances that triggered the avalanche are still being investigated, though mountaineering expeditions on high-altitude peaks regularly face avalanche risks, particularly during certain seasons.
Himlung peak, standing at 7,126 metres, is a popular objective for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the region. The base camp serves as a staging point for climbers attempting to summit the peak. Avalanches remain one of the most significant hazards faced by expedition teams operating in the Himalayan mountains.
The incident comes amid the busy climbing season in the Himalayas, when expeditions from around the world attempt ascents of major peaks across Nepal and the wider region. Rescue operations at high altitude present significant challenges due to terrain, weather conditions, and limited accessibility.