Three bodies recovered from Himlung avalanche

Kathmandu : Three more bodies of climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Mount Himlung in Manang have been recovered.

The avalanche occurred on the morning of September 27, leaving 16 climbers and support staff missing. Eleven climbers who had gone on the expedition were able to make contact the following day.

The Nepal National Mountaineering and Mountaineering Guide Association said the bodies of Aash Gurung, Suraj Rai and Padam Magar were recovered on Wednesday.

Earlier, the bodies of four other climbers—Birendra Gurung, Ghanshyam Rai, Chhebi Bhote and Pasang Bhote—were recovered on Sunday and Monday.

Nine climbers and support staff are still missing. Search and rescue efforts are underway, according to the association.

The avalanche occurred at an altitude of around 5,200 metres in Narpabhumi Rural Municipality–5.