A British climber and her American companion have been rescued after going missing for 80 hours on a 23,000-foot mountain in India. Fay Manners, 37, and Michelle Dvorak, 31, were reported missing on Thursday after their food and equipment fell into a ravine while climbing Chaukhamba Mountain.
The pair sent messages to base camp indicating they were in trouble, prompting an immediate rescue effort involving two helicopters. However, the operation was initially halted due to adverse weather conditions. The search resumed and local media confirmed the successful rescue today.
Indian News Agency IANS reported that the Indian Air Force, Army, and local administration were involved in the search, following a report from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. The head of the rescue operation had previously stated, 'We hope to evacuate these two ladies as soon as possible.'
Both climbers are experienced and had obtained permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation before their ascent. A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed they are 'supporting the family of a British woman reported missing in India.'
