185 Yaks perish in wild-fire

About 185 Yaks have been killed and a Yak-herd has gone missing in a wild fire that spread in the forests of eastern mountainous district Sankhuwasabha, reports say.

The misfortune occurred when a wildfire that started from Thotanekhola a few days ago had spread to Jumlingkharka and Aibhakhkharka.

Wangduk Sherpa of Taplejung who had gone to tend the Yaks has gone missing after the fire.

According to CDO Tulsi Prasad Gautam, 50 Yaks belonging to Dorchi Finjuwa Bhote, 65 Yaks belonging to Wongya Sherpa and 70 Yaks belonging to Wangdi Tsering Sherpa have died in the fire.

The owners of the Yak have demanded for compensation with the government. nepalnews.com Mar 25 09