LHASA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Climbers have safely descended Mount Shishapangma in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region after avalanches left four climbers dead or missing, one seriously injured and one with minor injuries, according to the regional sports bureau on Tuesday.
A total of 19 alpine rescue professionals were sent by the bureau soon after the avalanches occurred on Saturday. The two injured have been out of danger and sent back to Nepal as of Tuesday.
Mt. Shishapangma stands at 8,027 meters above sea level. Two avalanches occurred at 7,600 meters and 8,000 meters in altitude. One American climber and one Nepalese climber were killed, and another American and Nepalese climber are missing.
All climbing activities in the area have been suspended. ■
