An avalanche swept the slopes of Mount Everest on Friday along a route used to ascend the world's highest peak, killing at least six Nepalese guides and leaving nine more missing, officials said.
Avalanche Sweeps Everest; 6 Killed, 9 Missing
The Associated Press, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, 04/17/2014 - 10:53pm
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