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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.
Deadly Blizzard on Mount Everest: One Killed and Hundreds Stranded in Massive Tibet Rescue Operation
Oct 07, 2025 01:39 am CST
A severe blizzard on Mount Everest's Tibetan slopes has left one hiker dead and approximately 200 people stranded, while rescue teams have successfully evacuated 350 others. Emergency operations continue in Dingri County as rescuers battle deep snow and challenging conditions to reach remaining hikers trapped during China's national holiday period.