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.