Deadly avalanche and blizzard in Nepal kills four Canadians
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 1:47 PM - An avalanche and a blizzard in Nepal's mountainous north have killed at least 12 people, including four Canadians, authorities say.
"A statement from the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal says the bodies of five people, four Canadians and one Indian trekker, have been recovered from Phu area in Manang district," The Associated Press reports.
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Panorama Himalaya confirmed the death of its three Canadian clients in an avalanche while a company called Nepal Hidden Treks confirmed the death of a Canadian woman, adds AP.
The death toll from the blizzard and slide is expected to rise from its current tally of 12.
Search and rescue crews are struggling to move through heavy snow and rough terrain to help those who remain stranded.
According to Panorama Himalaya, three other Canadian trekkers were rescued.
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