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Dear Friends and supporters of Ussher Tours,
You will have all heard about the terrible catastrophe in Nepal. It appears that there was a glacial collapse which allowed a mass of water to suddenly burst through the space where the ice had been. The force was so powerful that it took everything with it in its path. Enormous boulders, earth, trees, mud, houses, livestock and of course the dear people of the valley who had little or no warning and were unable to reach higher ground and safety.
The water and debris increased in speed as it entered Nepal and poured down the Bhote Kosi and Trisuli carrying everything in its path.
The latest I have heard is that up to 400 tourists from several countries, including UK are missing, many army and national park staff also and over 5000 Nepalis are unaccounted for.
This is terrible beyond belief and I fear the confirmed death toll could well into the thousands.
Luckily all our team are safe. We heard from our porter recruiter that he saw it all from his village. It was a horrible sight with people and animals swept away, perhaps never to be seen again.
I am sure you will all wish to send your sympathies to the poor people of Nepal at this time.
Best wishes to you all and thank you for all your lovely messages.
Christopher. 🩷