Rescue Efforts Pay Off: Hundreds of Hikers Reach Safety After Devastating Snowstorm on Everest

Hundreds of hikers, local guides and yak herders have reached safety after being stranded by a heavy snowstorm on the east face of Mount Everest in Tibet over the weekend, bringing an end to a tense situation that had raised concerns for their well-being amidst freezing temperatures. The rescue efforts were led by the Nepalese government with assistance from the Indian army and Tibetan authorities. Several teams of rescuers braved treacherous conditions to reach stranded individuals, providing them with food, warm clothing and medical aid. All those affected have now been safely evacuated from the high-altitude region.