"The avalanche buried everyone on the slope, Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Kumar Mahato told the Kathmandu Post. We got the information late, and the difficult weather delayed immediate response. Mahato said that three French climbers, one Canadian, one Italian and two Nepalis were killed in the incident. Four Nepali climbers who were injured have been evacuated, while four others, also from Nepal, remain missing, the Kathmandu Post reported."
"One of the injured climbers told the newspaper that the climbers had called for help but got no response for hours. We shouted and cried for help, but no one could reach us, the unnamed climber said. We were told that a helicopter would come after four hours, but by then, several of our friends were gone."
An avalanche struck a 15-person expedition on Mount Yalung Ri (5,630 m) in northeastern Nepal, killing seven people, including three French climbers, one Canadian, one Italian and two Nepalis. Four Nepali climbers were injured and evacuated, while four others remain missing. The avalanche buried everyone on the slope and survivors called for help for hours as rescue response was delayed by late notification and difficult weather. Heavy snowfall and clouds prevented immediate helicopter access; an aircraft reached the area only in the evening and on-foot rescue teams were dispatched to continue the search.
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