Himalayan Avalanche Claims Lives of Adventurers

In the heart of the Himalayas, a tragic event unfolded. An avalanche struck a group of climbers near the base camp of Yalung Ri mountain in Nepal's Dolakha district. The disaster occurred around 09:00 local time on a Monday, claiming the lives of at least three individuals, including a French climber and two Nepalese people. The group consisted of 12 trekkers and local guides. Four more climbers, including two Italians, a German, and a Canadian, are still missing and feared dead. Rescue teams are actively searching for them, but harsh weather and logistical challenges are slowing down the efforts. Five Nepali guides managed to return to the base camp with injuries, but they are not in critical condition. The exact identities of the two other Nepalese victims are still unclear. It is not known if they were part of the climbing group or were climbers themselves. A rescue helicopter landed in the Na Gaun area, which is a five-hour walk from the Yalung Ri base camp. The situation remains tense as rescuers work against the clock to find the missing climbers. In a separate incident, two Italian climbers, Stefano Farronato and Alessandro Caputo, went missing while attempting to scale Panbari mountain in western Nepal. They were part of a three-man group that included three local guides. One member of the group, Velter Perlino, has been rescued. Autumn is a popular season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal due to better weather conditions. However, the risk of severe weather and avalanches remains high. Last week, Cyclone Montha brought heavy rain and snowfall, causing chaos in the Himalayas. Two British women and one Irish woman were among those rescued after being trapped for days in the western Mustang region. Severe weather also left hundreds of hikers stranded near Mount Everest in October.