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Sincere and deep condolences to everyone in Nepal impacted by this tragedy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ice serac releases off Pumori caused by 7.9 earthquake near Kathmandu on Saturday<\/li>\n<li>The casualty count at EBC is 22+, s<\/a>  site  many, many injuries ~ 40+++ as of this post &#8211; 7PM April 27<\/li>\n<li>Most of the injuries and\u00a0casualty were from wind blast off Pumori and associated impact with rocks<\/li>\n<li>EverestER and Doctors with others teams doing amazing work<\/li>\n<li>Alan was between C1 and C2 when earthquake hit causing major avalanches off Nuptse and Everest W Shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Alan now at Gorak Shep starting long journey to return home, comms spotty at <\/li>\n<li>Multiple aftershocks created uncertainty a about Khumbu Icefall causing evac from Cwm and cancellation of many team&#8217;s expeditions.<\/li>\n<li>Over 150 helicoptered from C1 in Western Cwm today, April 27<\/li>\n<li>No one ever in real danger at C1 and C2, plenty of food and supplies<\/li>\n<li>A few more teams being evac Tuesday, April 28 including Summit Climb\u00a0 and Italian team according to Sherpas<\/li>\n<li>4 minute turn around time to EBC with 2 per helicopter<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding cooperation with some exceptions<\/li>\n<li>Many have found personal items in flattened tents<\/li>\n<li>Many teams have left EBC and are in teahouse in Khumbu<\/li>\n<li>Some are back in Kathmandu via helicopter<\/li>\n<li>Almost all teams are preparing to leave EBC and stop south side attempts<\/li>\n<li>Indian Army team of 35 to remain at EBC to assist with humanitarian efforts<\/li>\n<li>Some small teams will stay and make a decision in a few days<\/li>\n<li>Icefall Doctors have stopped maintaining the route due to safety, aftershock concerns &#8211; they may return &#8211; unkown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A very terse update due to intermittent Internet. 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