Two people: one Nepali and one Briton have gone missing during the descent from Mt Everest expedition. Those missing are Sherpa guide Tenzi Sherpa, 21, and British citizen Daniel Paul Peterson, 40, according to Department of Tourism director Kali Bahadur Bhujel.
Those have reportedly slipped from an altitude of 8750 meters at the South Summit this morning. They successfully ascended Everest on the morning of May 21.
Their expedition was facilitated by the Eight K. Expedition Pvt Ltd. A team of six trained mountain guides have been mobilized to search for the missing climbers. The Department has called for cooperation from all quarters in the search operation for the two.
