Mount Everest rescue
Massive Rescue Operation Successfully Evacuates Nearly 1,000 Stranded Trekkers from Mount Everest After Severe Blizzard
Oct 08, 2025 03:22 pm CST
In one of the largest mountain rescue operations in the Himalayas, all trekkers stranded near Mount Everest's eastern face have been safely evacuated following a severe October blizzard. Nearly 1,000 visitors, guides, and support staff were trapped when unexpected heavy snowfall hit Tibet's Karma Valley during China's National Day holiday, forcing some hikers to dig themselves out of collapsed tents using cooking pots before authorities completed the multi-day rescue effort.
Massive Rescue Operation: Over 350 Trekkers Saved from Blizzard Near Mount Everest in Tibet
Oct 06, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Over 350 people were rescued from treacherous conditions near Mount Everest in Tibet after a sudden blizzard struck during China's National Day holiday. The rescue operation successfully guided hundreds of stranded trekkers to safety from the remote Karma Valley, while neighboring Nepal faced deadly landslides and floods that have claimed at least 47 lives.