Rescuers have removed the body of a Japanese woman who was swept by an avalanche while trying to scale a mountain in Nepal.
The body of 63-year-old Masue Yoshida was flown by helicopter to Nepal's capital, Katmandu, on Friday and taken to a hospital, where relatives and representatives from the Japanese Embassy received the body.
The avalanche struck Yoshida and her Nepali trekking guide Saturday while they were trying to scale the 19,172-foot-high (5,844-meter-high) Naya Kanga peak in Rashuwa district in north-central Nepal.
Rescuers have not yet found the body of the guide.
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Nepal, a country of sublime beauty, tucked away in the shades of the highest mountain range in the world, can truly be labeled the 'last paradise' on earth. Even in such a small area of 147181 sq. kilometers, Nepal presents a myriad of attractions to tourists and locals alike – ranging from its scenic beauty and well preserved exotic culture to the adventure opportunities in every nook and cranny in the country.Geographically, the country is divided into three regions; Mountain, Hill and Terai
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