Search for Missing U.S. Marine Helicopter in Nepal Continues
The search mission continues for a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter that went missing Tuesday evening in Nepal with six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers onboard.
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Pendleton Chopper Goes Missing During Nepal Earthquake Relief
A helicopter from U.S. Marines Camp Pendleton was on a rescue mission following the massive and deadly Nepal earthquakes when it lost contact Tuesday. Search efforts continue in hopes the six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers aboard the UH-1Y Huey are simply unable to communicate in the mountainous region.
Pakistan Accidentally Sends Beef to Hindu Survivors of Nepal Quake
The Times of India relates an awkward mistake in Pakistan’s much-needed, and generally much-appreciated, relief assistance to survivors of the earthquake in Nepal: “According to media reports, the food items in relief aid sent by Pakistan to Nepal included beef content (beef masala) in the food packets. Eating beef is prohibited in Hindu religion. Nepal is a majority-Hindu nation.”
Israel Leading International Efforts to Treat Victims of Deadly Nepal Earthquake
Israel, a country of only 8 million people, has the second largest foreign volunteer force (behind India) in assisting Nepalese victims of Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake. An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) delegation of over 250 doctors and humanitarian workers touched down in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Tuesday to provide treatment for those injured by the deadly quake.
Nepal Earthquake Survivors Protest Against Slow Response
Survivors of the earthquake in Nepal clashed with the police while protesting over frustration with the relief operation. There is hardly any food or water as the country continues to suffer through the aftershocks.
Man Pulled Alive from Rubble Around 80 Hours after Nepal Quake
(Reuters) – A Nepali-French search and rescue team pulled a 28-year-old man, Rishi Khanal, from a collapsed apartment block in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu on Tuesday after he had spent around 80 hours in a room with three dead bodies.
California Climbers Surviving Everest–for Now–While Rescue Uncertain
Over 4,600 people are reportedly presumed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday and the numbers continue to rise, but nine Californians in various stages of rescue or distress remain alive at this point.
Southern Californian Killed in Nepal Earthquake
On Saturday, the 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal, its worst earthquake in 80 years, killing roughly 3,600 people, claimed the life of at least one Southern Californian and triggered Governor Jerry Brown to send 57 Los Angeles County firefighters to aid in search and rescue efforts.
US Pledges $1 Million, Relief Teams to Nepal After Earthquake
The United States is sending $1 million and a relief team to Nepal to aid in the recovery after a devastating earthquake. Over 2,000 died, including 17 who perished under an avalanche at Mount Everest’s base.
Inspirational Google Executive Killed in Nepal Earthquake
Innovative Google X privacy executive, Dan Fredinburg, was killed in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.
Officials Worried by Mount Everest Feces Pileup
Human waste left by climbers on Mount Everest has become a problem that is causing pollution and threatening to spread disease on the world’s highest peak, the chief of Nepal’s mountaineering association said Tuesday.
Indian Airports Used to Ship Nepali Girls in Latest Trafficking Scandal
Human trafficking, especially of females, is a major problem in Asia. The latest incident in India proves the situation is only getting worse.
