Ljubljana:Three more bodies have been recovered from the avalanche site on Mt Himlung, located in Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality-5, Manang. These discoveries bring the total number of climbers who lost their lives in the September 27 avalanche to seven.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the bodies identified today are those of 58-year-old Aash Gurung from Karaunja in Dharche Rural Municipality-2, Gorkha; Suraj Rai from Aiselukharka Rural Municipality-3, Khotang; and 57-year-old Kamal Budha from Hukam, Rukum.
The rescue operation was conducted by a specialized team of five experienced climbing guides. The team was led by members of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), Pasang Kaji Sherpa and Bikram Karki.
Earlier search operations on Sunday and Monday successfully recovered the bodies of Birendra Gurung, Ghanshyam Rai, Chhevi Bhote, and Pasang Bhote.