An avalanche in Nepal kills at least 15 expedition workers who are preparing a Himalayan mountain camp, with rescuers recovering multiple bodies from the crash site. Reports say bodies are recovered in the days following the incident, with additional recoveries reported on Thursday.
The incident occurs as workers pitch tents and carry out setup tasks at a base camp for climbers in the Himlung Himal area. A Nepal mountain guide association official says rescuers have recovered 15 bodies so far. Other outlets describe a worker who is still missing, indicating that the final casualty count may change as searches continue.
Outlets focus on the confirmed death toll and the ongoing rescue efforts. Differences are limited to updates on how many bodies are recovered at particular times and whether the missing person count is emphasized, but all accounts describe the avalanche burying the camp during preparations for an upcoming climb.
