Gorkha, Sept 27 : Of those who went missing in avalanche that occurred at the third base camp of Manaslu Mountain on Monday morning, a person was found dead and 10 others have been rescued alive.
The deceased has
been identified as Anup Rai of Sankhuwasabha, shared Superintendent of Police
at the District Police Office, Gorkha, Kedar Khanal.
He added that
preparation is underway to send Rai's body to Tribhuvan University Teaching
Hospital, Kathmandu, from the base camp.
Four persons
were rescued on Monday while six more were rescued this morning, he mentioned.
Nima Dorjee Sherpa, Dawa Sherpa, Furita Sherpa, Lakpa Tamang, Nima Sherpa and
Phurte Sherpa were rescued this morning and brought to Samagaun.
Two choppers of
Simrik Air, one each of Kailash Air and Everest Air were mobilized this morning
in rescue operation. All the injured brought to Samagaun have been sent to
Kathmandu this morning for treatment and they have been receiving treatment at
Karuna Hospital.
Khanal said two
persons, who were rescued from avalanche, are in normal health condition and
they are still at the base camp. (RSS)