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9 Dead, 3 Seriously Injured After Avalanche On Mount Everest
#35871 04/18/14 01:43 AM
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Report from CNN and Auntie.

"A spokesman for Nepal's tourism ministry told the BBC some missing climbers had been rescued, but about five still remained missing.

It is thought to be the deadliest climbing tragedy on the mountain.
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UPDATE: Rueters - "An avalanche swept down a slope of Mount Everest on Friday killing 12 Nepali mountaineering guides at the beginning of the main climbing season, a Tourism Ministry official said. "

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wagga #35921 04/20/14 12:20 PM
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Here's a video of the avalanche as it was coming down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwWVJmxmKgs

DAMN! eek

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Anonymous1 #35926 04/21/14 12:10 AM
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Thanks for posting the video.

Really tragic.

13 Dead After Avalanche On Mount Everest
Steve C #35930 04/21/14 03:06 AM
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Here is a report to read. I think the mountain needs a rest. The Nepalese Government needs to financially satisfy the Sherpas and only allow hard-assed unsupported teams to attempt a summit. Just for this year. Just my opinion.


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wagga #36032 04/24/14 04:41 PM
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Discovery Channel had camera crew on Everest preparing for an American's wing suit jump from the summit, and that jump has been canceled.

But the channel will be airing a documentary detailing the fatal avalanche on May 4. I am sure it will be worth watching.

The announcement:   Discovery to Air Everest Documentary on May 4

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Steve C #36199 05/02/14 07:24 AM
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Bump.......

Sunday, May 4th.....

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Paul #36486 05/14/14 10:35 AM
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for those like me who don't have TVs or cable or whatever it takes to get the Discovery Channel - I assume this won't be online very long being the full broadcast:



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