Saturday, April 25, 2015

Earthquake and Avalanches at Everest Base Camp

12:05am

Jon just called from his satellite phone to let us know that he and everyone on his team are OK.  There was a major earthquake in Nepal:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/25/asia/nepal-earthquake-7-5-magnitude/index.html

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/strong-earthquake-felt-nepals-capital-30576522

He said that the ground shook for a very long time and that avalanches were happening one right after another on the mountain.  We just talked for a minute and he got off the phone because he and his climbing partner Moises are helping with the rescue effort.  Jon and Moises don't have medical training but they are acting as medics because so many people are injured.  He said that most of base camp was damaged.  All the IMG (International Mountain Guides) group tents are being used as temporary medical facilities for the injured.

Please send your positive thoughts to everyone in Nepal.

Thank you,
Susan
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13 comments:

  1. alecApril 25, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Thank you for the quick update. Our thoughts are with them all.

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  2. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks Susan for the update. Praying for all on the mountain and in Nepal.

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  3. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Jon - very good to hear you are safe. Praying for your continued safety and the people of Nepal.

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Susan thank you for the updates.
    Jon praying for your safety and the safety of everyone there.

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  5. mary bApril 25, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I am so glad you are O.K. This is truly devastating for so many. All I can is send thoughts & prayers and wait for your safe return. 8:45 am sat

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  6. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for letting us know that Jon and his team are safe. That is one cruel mountain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  7. Nikki ThomasApril 25, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Thank you, Susan, for letting us know that Jon is okay. This is devastating. Sending love and thoughts to everyone on Everest and in Nepal.

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  8. John LemMonApril 25, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Prayers

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  9. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Thank you Susan. Many positive thoughts for all and continued prayers. Grateful to read Jon is OK!

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  11. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Thank you Susan for updating this. We were all worried about Jon. He has his hands full right now. We will pray for his continued safety and that of everyone else working so hard up there right now. Denise

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  12. mary bApril 26, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Friends and family send love & prayers: Pat & Kelly Finlay are visiting from Maine Carrie Finlay/Shores & Jersey Deb & Mildred my gamblin buddies Parker & Carson Gibney My sisters Jan & Kathy just to name a few

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  13. Charlotte BellisApril 26, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Hi Susan and Jon. Charlotte Bellis here from ABC World News we'd love to talk to you or Jon as soon as possible. What's the best way to talk to you? You can email me privately at charlottebellis@gmail.com.

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