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4-mountaineer & 7 porter rescue to 2nd base camp

Four  mountaineer and seven  porter stranding at 17500 feet height  at Khaminger  glacier  were rescued and now they  reached  at second  base  camp at the  height  of 13035 ft. 
Additional Deputy Commissioner cum ADM Kaza in Lahaul Spiti Mr Mohan said that 32 membered rescue team left from Kah village to the Khaminger glacier this morning.
The  camp is established  by ITBP  second team. Two  persons  are under attack  of frost  bite. First aid provided to them by Doctor  of team. 
First team of Dogra scouts  and ITBP at the height  of 14480 ft  and established  the camp there
Further  movement  to retrieve the dead bodies shall be at 0530hrs tomorrow. 
It is difficult  to move  at this height  due to  certain unavoidable factors. 
Dead  bodies  are at height  of 17500 ft  and  four porters  are there  with the dead  bodies. 
Now further  movement  in the  area  is difficult  therefore  shall  come down  tomorrow  only. 
If weather  permits; all  live  person shall  reach Kaza  tomorrow. 
We  shall  try  to bring  down the  dead  bodies  tomorrow  night  if all  factors  supports. 

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