WATCH: Terricia Govender shares joyful birthday journey before tragic Nepal flash floods
Durban woman Terricia Govender, who celebrated her 33rd birthday during a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, is among those reported missing after flash floods struck the Tibet-Nepal border.
On her 33rd birthday, Terricia Govender embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash as part of a group from Isha Foundation. The Isipingo Beach woman shared her birthday experience on August 20 in a 30-second video, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet Sadhguru, a spiritual leader associated with the Isha Foundation. Terricia had been preparing for the pilgrimage for months and was excited to see Sadhguru in person, describing it as a blessing.
Tragedy struck a few days later when the Nepal flash floods hit the group while they were at an immigration office on the border. Terricia and her companions were among those reported missing in the disaster. Her family, based in Durban, is anxiously awaiting news of her whereabouts and praying for her safety. The joyful images of Terricia's birthday pilgrimage have taken on a somber significance for her loved ones, who are hopeful for her safe return. Efforts are ongoing to locate Terricia and establish what happened in the flash floods.
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