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An avalanche devastated a camp in Nepal on Monday, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepalese guides, authorities said.
Five foreigners were injured at the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri, 16,070 feet high. Their nationalities and identities have not been revealed.
A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the agency was aware of the avalanche and was working to gather information.
“The United States Department of State has no higher priority than the safety of American citizens,” the spokesperson said. “We are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to provide consular assistance.”
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Mount Everest is shown in Nepal. On Monday, seven people died at the Mount Yalung Ri base camp in Nepal. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
The rescuers arrived at the scene on foot. A rescue helicopter attempted to reach the scene, but bad weather forced it to turn back. Nepal Armed Police spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said another attempt would be made on Tuesday morning.
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Mount Yalung Ri is an 18,370-foot peak. It is considered suitable for beginners who have no previous experience in high mountain climbing.
Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mount Everest.
Earlier this month, a South Korean mountaineer died after being caught in a powerful storm while attempting to scale a Himalayan peak just south of Mount Everest.
Villagers climb the mountain during rescue efforts near hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at a tourist camp on the slopes of Mount Everest. (Lingsui via AP)
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During the fall months, climbers often scale smaller peaks before the rainy and winter months.
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