Confirmed: Missing Durban pilgrim was on Tibet side when floods struck, says mother
Speaking from Nepal on Thursday, Linda Govender said that they were waiting for Chinese authorities to let families of missing pilgrims into the area.
Linda Govender, mother of missing Durban pilgrim Terricia, has confirmed through Nepal's digital immigration records that her daughter was still on the Tibet side of the Nepal-China border when floods struck. The family is awaiting permission to enter the area. Linda spoke from Nepal on Thursday, expressing frustration at Chinese authorities not yet granting access to families of missing pilgrims.
She mentioned that they have extensively searched affected areas on the Nepal side but confirmed Terricia was on the Tibet side when the flood hit. The Isha Foundation, which reached out to the family through a chance encounter, has now offered some assistance. Chinese authorities reportedly hold over 1,000 items recovered from the disaster area, and the family is awaiting access to view them.
Linda and her companions have been able to reach accessible disaster zones in Nepal, despite treacherous mountain passes and landslides. The family hopes to get helicopter access over the disaster zones in Nepal as soon as weather permits. Linda emphasized the physical and emotional toll of the flood, expressing solidarity with every mother, father, brother, and sister experiencing the aftermath of the disaster. They are prepared to stay in Nepal until they receive permission to enter Tibet.
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