Anna Gutu and Mingmar Sherpa were confirmed dead after avalanches struck the slopes of a Tibetan mountain, while two others remained missing.
American mountaineer Anna Gutu and a Nepalese guide Mingmar Sherpa were confirmed Sunday dead after avalanches struck the slopes of a Tibetan mountain, while two others remained missing, according to tour companies and Chinese media reports.Mount Shishapangma, one of the highest mountains in the world, peaks at 26,335 feet above sea level and is entirely located within Chinese territory.
'The avalanches also seriously injured Nepalese mountain guide Karma Geljen Sherpa, who was escorted down the mountain by rescuers and is currently in stable condition, according to state-owned Xinhua News Agency.A total of 52 climbers from various countries including the U.S., Britain, Japan, and Italy were attempting to summit the mountain when the avalanches hit, Xinhua said.All mountaineering activities have been suspended on Mount Shishapangma, Xinhua said.
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