Himalayas
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Escaped from the tunnels in the Himalayas that became a death trap: "The water chased me for 20 minutes"
A week after the flood disaster, a race against time continues in Nepal to try to rescue hundreds of workers trapped in the tunnels of hydroelectric plants - but even drones that flew inside found no signs of life: "They filled up with mud like toothpaste in a tube. No space was left." One of the survivors recounts to the BBC: "We ran with all our might, I almost lost consciousness from the...
More than 600 dead and about 3,000 missing in Nepal: "Nothing is left here"
Efforts continue to locate thousands missing following a massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. The number of missing is estimated at 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered so far.
Chilling discovery in the Himalayas: Climbers find bodies buried in the snow
At an altitude of 5,000 meters, local residents climbing in the Himalayas discovered the remains of mountaineers who went missing during an avalanche last November. Nepalese police have resumed recovery efforts, though severe weather is currently hampering helicopter access.
The man who broke all climbing records – and died on the mountain: The turbulent life of the Netflix superstar
He grew up in poverty in Nepal, served in the British Special Forces, and turned local climbers from support staff into the main stars. Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja conquered the world's 14 highest peaks in 189 days, led the first winter ascent of K2, and became an international icon thanks to Netflix. Alongside his achievements, he faced sharp criticism and serious allegations, which he denied. This...