Tragic Avalanches Claim Lives of US Mountaineer and Guide in Tibet
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US mountaineer Anna Gutu and her guide were confirmed killed in an avalanche on Mount Shishapangma in Tibet, while two other climbers, including another American, are still missing. The tragedy occurred at an altitude of 25,000 feet, and a total of 52 climbers from various countries were attempting to summit the mountain when the avalanches struck. The climbing industry in the Himalayas typically peaks in October, but experts warn that climate change has increased the frequency of avalanches.
- US mountaineer Anna Gutu and guide confirmed killed in Tibet avalanche; two still missing New York Post
- American mountaineer, local guide dead after avalanches hit Tibetan mountain. Two others are missing ABC News
- U.S. climber Anna Gutu and her guide dead, 2 missing after avalanches hit Tibetan mountain CBS News
- Two die in avalanches on Shishapangma mountain in Tibet The Guardian
- US and Nepalese climbers killed or missing after avalanches in Tibet South China Morning Post
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