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Everest avalanche death toll reaches 13

Rescuers on Mount Everest found the body of a 13th Nepalese guide on Saturday as authorities ruled out hope of finding any more survivors from the deadliest accident ever on the world’s highest peak. Three sherpas remained missing from Friday’s avalanche which struck after a large party of guides left Everest base camp carrying tents, food and ropes to prepare for international clients ahead of the main climbing season, which starts later this month. Towards the evening, rescuers suspended the search until Sunday. “We have suspended the rescue operation for today.

 

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