Two Sherpas missing after avalanche on Annapurna

KHUMBU – An avalanche on Mount Annapurna in Nepal has left two Sherpas missing. The incident occurred between Camp 2 and Camp 3, where the Sherpas were carrying oxygen cylinders for climbers preparing to summit the mountain. The missing Sherpas have been identified as Rima Rinje Sherpa and Ngima Tashi Sherpa.

Search and rescue teams, including helicopters, have been deployed to locate the missing climbers. However, no signs of them have been found so far. The avalanche has also disrupted the climbing route, forcing many climbers to descend or be airlifted to safety.

Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world, is known for its beauty and danger. It has one of the highest fatality rates among the world’s peaks. This tragic event highlights the risks faced by Sherpas, who play a vital role in supporting mountaineering expeditions.

The search for the missing Sherpas continues, but hopes of finding them alive are fading. This incident has brought attention to the challenges and dangers of high-altitude climbing, especially for those who work tirelessly to make these expeditions possible.