Several feared dead in Everest Avalanche - 18 Apr 2014

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Breaking News this morning from the Himalayas...

...Various reports as usual disputing the number of casualties so far. Here is the BBC Asia report.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27075638

[Dan Scheer]

and all of them sherpas, risking their lives so some rich customers can get their 'selfie' on the summit

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BBC now reporting 12 local guides have died. Condolences to the Sherpas involved and their families and friends.

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With the bigger News channels giving ultra brief coverage of this unfortunate event...

...For updates of what happened and what is ongoing click the link below to Alan Arnette's blog.

He is at the scene and has probably the most detailed info on what has happened and who is affected.

http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2014/04/17/everest-2014-avalanche-near-camp-1-sherpa-deaths/