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  1. 04-25-2015, 09:10 AM #1
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    Everest: Earthquake triggers Avalanche, Base Camp Devestated, 10+ dead, 40+ injured

    Terrible tragedy from the 7.9 in Nepal where over 760 deaths are reported...

    From the avalanche side, 1 or more massive avalanches hit the Everest Base Camp, causing death, destruction, and misery.

    10 deaths and 40 wounded

    From what little I can find, the other 8000m peaks have reported OK. ABC, Camp 1 & 2 report OK. China side of Everest reports no injuries.

    Updates here:
    http://www.explorersweb.com/everest_...remb_142994596

    More info here:
    https://translate.google.com/transla...nas&edit-text=
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    Hard to imagine how big the avalanche was, the base camp seemed pretty far away from potential dangers.

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    Friends who are at Base Camp reported in as safe. Whew!

    RIP and good luck.
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    Friend/Coworker quit his job a month ago to go trek across asia with his wife. He's in that region at the moment, hoping for the best.
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    Mother-in-law is currently exploring in Bangladesh; she talked to the sis-in-law this morning and is OK all things considered.

    Co-worker flew into Katmandu on Thurs night/Friday morn to start a trek with her father and nephew. No word yet on how they are faring.
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    A lot of team links here for updates

    http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/everest/2015-coverage/
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    RIP to those who perished and vibes to those affected.
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    Did you notice people were getting into their tents when they seen the aviy coming, as if a tent would give them some protection, as it turns out it did the opposite
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    Ostrich technique^^

    Impressive heli flying to camp 1. Wasn't that many yrs ago they flew there for the first time . 70 flights in a day, 2 days ago, to pluck 140 climbers off the mt above the khumbu
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    The teenage daughter of one of my bike buddies was trekking in the Langtang valley with a friend of hers when the earthquake, landslides and avalanches hit. Nobody's heard from either of the girls since, but their community trying their hardest to get in touch and get them back home if possible. That's considerably expensive so they've setup a crowdfunding page with any leftover funds going directly to aid efforts:

    https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraise...ydney-in-nepal

    Praying for their safe return - no parents should have to bury their children.
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    Scary stuff
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    Wow! Nature is powerful.
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