Bodies of 2 Japanese climbers missing since Oct 15 found at 20,000 ft in Nepal

Bodies of two Japanese climbers missing since October 15 have been found at 6,300 metres (around 20,000 ft) in Nepal. Both climbers were attempting to reach the first summit of the 7,140-metre (23,425 ft) Gangapurna West. Kumar Chhetri of Cosmo Adventure, which provides the climbers' logistical support, stated that the search began after they failed to return on October 18.