A Slovanian climber, who had been missing in the Mt Langtang Lirung (7234m), since November 10 was found dead at the height of 18000ft Saturday morning.

Rescuers preparing for a search for missing Slovanian climber Tomaz...

Tomaz Humar, 40, was airlifted by Fishtail Air's newly arrived AS 350 B3 helicopter in a specially performed rope operation, but he could not be brought back alive. Capt Sabin Basnet piloted the rescue chopper.

A resue team from Swiss company Heli Zermat arrived yesterday evening for this special mission under the leadership of Chief Rescue Officer, Bruno Zelk which included the rescue pilot Robert Andenmatten and climber Simon Anthamatten. The rescuers had left for the mission at 7.15 am.

Humar, a noted climer had already scaled Mt. Dhaulagiri from the South Side, Pumori from South, Amadablam from North ridge and Mt. Nuptse from the North Face. nepalnews.com