Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers recovered the bodies on Friday of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain, an expedition organiser said.
Two Japanese climbers have tragically died on a remote Himalayan peak in Nepal after going missing for over a week, an expedition organiser has revealed. The climbers, who were attempting the first summit of the 7,140-metre Gangapurna West in alpine style, lost contact on October 15. Search efforts commenced when they failed to return to base camp on October 18 as scheduled.
Rescuers spotted the bodies at an altitude of around 6,300 metres on Friday morning, according to Kumar Chhetri of Cosmo Adventure, the logistical support provider for the climbers. The bodies were subsequently recovered and transported to Kathmandu, pending the family's decision regarding further action. Nepal, home to the world's highest peak, Everest, has long been a magnet for climbers, with a growing number exploring remote summits for solitude and the possibility of being the first to reach the summit. The country boasts 462 peaks open for climbing, with approximately 100 remaining unsummitted.
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