Nepal avalanche death toll rises to at least 15 expedition workers
Rescue teams in Nepal recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the site of an avalanche that struck a mountain camp, bringing the known death toll to at least 15.
Rescue workers in Nepal's mountainous region recovered eight additional bodies on Thursday from the area where an avalanche tore through a high-altitude camp housing expedition workers. The discovery brings the total confirmed death toll from the disaster to at least 15 people.
The recovery operation is taking place in difficult high-altitude conditions at the site where the avalanche struck the camp. Further details about the exact circumstances of the avalanche, the camp's precise location, and the roles of those working there have not yet been widely disclosed.
Rescuers are continuing their work to establish the full scale of the disaster and to check whether additional victims or missing persons remain in the area. Nepal is one of the world's most popular destinations for high-altitude mountaineering and expeditions, drawing large numbers of local workers each season who provide logistical and safety support to climbers.
No further information is currently available regarding the identities of the victims or whether recovery efforts will continue into the coming days.
