Eight mountain climbers from the same expedition group, including two Americans, have gone missing in the Indian Himalayan Mountains, triggering a desperate search-and-rescue effort. The group, led by notable British climber Martin Moran, left Munsiyari, India, on May 13 to set out for the Nanda Devi
Eight mountain climbers from the same expedition group, including two Americans, have gone missing in the Indian Himalayan Mountains, triggering a desperate search-and-rescue effort.
"The ‘British Association of Mountain Guides’ have been made aware of an incident on or near Nanda Devi East where BMG member, IFMGA Mountain Guide, Martin Moran was leading six clients and an Indian National," British Mountain Guides, a group that trains and assesses guides, said in a statement."The BMG is assisting where possible and is in contact with the Indian authorities.
Moran founded the climbing group, Moran Mountain, which said in a statement on Facebook,"We are working with the authorities and the British Association of Mountain Guides to gather information regarding the Nanda Devi East expedition team. Out of respect for those involved and their families, we will be making no further comments at this time. The BMG will release a further statement as and when more information is available.
A rescue team was sent to the Nanda Devi base camp, including personnel from the State Disaster Relief Fund, Indo Tibetan Border police force and a team of doctors, according to Prasad. A helicopter was sent as well, but has been unable to land so far because of adverse weather conditions.
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