Four more bodies have been recovered from the Himlung Himal avalanche area in Manang, taking the number of recovered bodies to 11 from among 16 people who had been reported missing following the avalanche. According to Pasang Kaji Sherpa, an IFMGA Mountain Guide and leader of the search and rescue operation, the bodies were recovered today by the search team deployed to the avalanche-affected area.
The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) search and rescue team has been continuing the operation under challenging weather and high-altitude conditions. The latest recovery brings the number of confirmed bodies recovered from the Himlung avalanche area to 11, while five people remain missing. Further details regarding the identities of those recovered are expected to be released after verification by the concerned authorities and the NNMGA.
Experienced Mountain Guides Lead Search and Recovery
The ongoing search operation is being led by Pasang Kaji Sherpa, an IFMGA Mountain Guide, with support from Bikram Karki, also an IFMGA Mountain Guide, along with experienced climbing guides and rescue personnel. The team has been working in coordination with Himalayan Holidays to locate and recover those still missing in the avalanche-affected area. The operation has been particularly challenging because of difficult terrain, unstable snow conditions and adverse weather at high altitude. Despite the risks, the rescue personnel have continued their efforts to search areas affected by the avalanche and recover the missing climbers and mountain workers.
Eleven Bodies Recovered From 16 Missing
A total of 16 people were reported missing after the avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp area in Manang. With the recovery of four additional bodies today, 11 bodies have now been recovered, according to the NNMGA update. Five people are still unaccounted for, and the search operation remains ongoing. The latest recovery represents a significant development in the prolonged search operation, although the difficult conditions continue to pose major challenges for the rescue personnel working at the site.
Avalanche Triggered by Adverse Weather
The Himlung Himal area experienced deteriorating weather conditions beginning around September 25, with severe weather contributing to the avalanche in the mountain region. The avalanche struck the Himlung base camp area, where climbers, guides and support personnel were present. The incident resulted in multiple people being trapped or swept away, prompting the deployment of experienced mountain guides and search and rescue personnel. The high-altitude environment, heavy snow and difficult access have complicated efforts to locate everyone reported missing following the incident.
Search Operation Continues for Five Missing People
The NNMGA Search and Rescue Team has confirmed that the operation will continue to locate the remaining five missing people. Rescue Team Leader Pasang Kaji Sherpa and his team are continuing the search while working under extremely difficult mountain conditions. The operation involves experienced mountain guides familiar with high-altitude terrain and rescue operations. NNMGA has said that further verified information will be released as details are confirmed. The association is expected to provide additional information regarding the identities of the recovered individuals and the progress of the ongoing search.
NNMGA Coordinates High-Altitude Recovery Efforts
The latest operation highlights the role of Nepal’s professional mountain guides in search and rescue missions in the country’s high-altitude regions. The NNMGA team has been involved in the difficult task of locating missing people and recovering bodies from the avalanche-affected Himlung area.
With five people still missing, the search remains active. Rescue personnel are continuing to assess the avalanche area and surrounding terrain while maintaining necessary precautions against further hazards. The recovery of 11 bodies from the 16 people reported missing marks a significant development in the Himlung avalanche search, while rescue teams remain focused on locating the remaining five people and bringing the recovery operation to completion.
