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Missing American ski-mountaineer Hilaree found dead in Manaslu

GORKHA, Sept 28: American ski-mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, who had gone missing while skiing on Mt Manaslu, has been found dead. The body of Hilaree, who was missing since Monday while climbing Mt Manaslu, was found on Wednesday, District Police Office, Gorkha said.
By Narahari Sapkota

GORKHA, Sept 28: American ski-mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, who had gone missing while skiing on Mt Manaslu, has been found dead. The body of Hilaree, who was missing since Monday while climbing Mt Manaslu, was found on Wednesday, District Police Office, Gorkha said.


Superintendent of Police Kedar Khanal said that preparations are being made to send the dead body to Samagaon in North Gorkha and then send it to Kathmandu. Jim Morrison, who had gone with her, has returned safely to the base camp. The two had gone skiing.


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