Two go missing in Annapurna Peak’s avalanche

Myagdi, April 7: Two individuals are reportedly missing in an avalanche occurred between the camp II and III of the Annapurna Peak.

They have been identified as Rima Sherpa and Nima Tashi Sherpa from Solukhumbu, according to Seven Summit Trekking Agency’s proprietor Ningma Sherpa.  They have been missing since this morning.

It is said other Sherpas on the base camp are searching for them and a rescue helicopter form the Kathmandu has been sent here.  According to the Department of Tourism, 30 males and 12 females of four expedition teams have been granted a permit to climb the Annapurna in this spring season.