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Himalayan avalanche climber recovery

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In August 2026, rescue workers in Nepal recovered the bodies of five climbers who had been missing since a fatal avalanche on Yalung Ri in November 2025. The remains were located at an altitude of approximately 5,400 meters in the Yalung Ri/Rolwaling region due to melting snow. The deceased are believed to include two Italian climbers, Marco Di Marcello and Markus Kirchler, along with an Italian-Canadian, a German, and a Nepali national. The recovery operation, conducted on Sunday, August 9, was led by local climber Phurba Tenzing Sherpa and supported by a helicopter after a window of favorable weather opened. The operation was a joint effort involving Dreamers Destination Treks and Wilderness ~~Outdoor, led by Phurba Tenjing. While some members~~ Outdoor. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) is coordinating with the ~~original group~~ Italian Consulate in Calcutta and local authorities in Kathmandu to manage the repatriation of ~~15 were rescued shortly after~~ the ~~initial November incident, these five individuals remained missing~~ bodies or ashes. Following the discovery, the family of Marco Di Marcello expressed deep distress, publicly criticizing Italian institutions for ~~approximately nine~~ a “perceived lack of support and guidance” during the months ~~due to extreme environmental conditions.~~ of uncertainty. The Italian diplomatic network has stated it has maintained contact with the families and local rescue agencies throughout the search efforts.

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