The avalanche hit the area just below Camp 2 around 6:30 a.m. Friday, said Nepal Tourism Ministry official Madhu Sudan Burlakoti. Rescuers and fellow climbers at the base camp headed to the area to help. A helicopter was also sent from Katmandu.
Avalanche Sweeps Everest; 4-5 Believed Buried
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Thu, 04/17/2014 - 9:54pm
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