Hundreds of Hikers Still Stranded on Mount Everest After Brutal Blizzard Hits
A brutal blizzard struck Tibet and Nepal on Friday evening, stranding hundreds of hikers near the eastern face of Mount Everest. While 350 have reportedly been brought to safety, more than 200 are still awaiting rescue as of Monday morning. Chinese state-backed news site Jimu News reported the hikers were trapped at an elevation of more than 16,000 feet (4,900 meters), according to the Associated Press. That’s nearly halfway up the 29,035 ft (8,850 m) peak. On Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV sai