Two Japanese climbers have gone missing while attempting to climb Gangapurna Himal in Nepal’s Manang district, and a search and rescue operation is continuing. Chief District Officer Mukti Prasad Khanal said the climbers have been out of contact since October 15. Their current location and condition have not been confirmed.
Climbers Out of Contact Since October 15
The two climbers were attempting to climb Gangapurna Himal, a mountain in Manang, when contact with them was lost. Khanal confirmed the missing-person report and said the search operation is underway. The available information does not identify the climbers or specify when they began their ascent.
The period without contact has prompted an ongoing search for the pair. Authorities have not publicly confirmed where the climbers were last seen, what route they were following, or whether any communication has been received since October 15. Their status remains unknown as the operation continues.
Search and Rescue Operation Underway
Search efforts are focused on locating the missing climbers. Khanal’s account confirms that a search and rescue operation is in progress, but details about the teams involved, the area covered and the resources being used have not been provided in the available reports.
No information has been released about the conditions on the mountain or factors that may have contributed to the loss of contact. The cause of the disappearance has not been established, and it would be premature to draw conclusions while the search is ongoing.
Further Details Awaited
The immediate priority is to find the climbers and establish their condition. At the time of the latest reports, there was no confirmed update on their whereabouts or on the progress of efforts to reach them. Officials have not announced a timeline for completing the search.
The case remains an active search operation in Manang. Any further information about the climbers’ last known position, the search area or new contact with them has not been confirmed in the reports available so far.
