The two climbers were part of about 300 000 tourists estimated to be in Nepal for the spring trekking season in the Himalayas and officials were overwhelmed by calls from concerned friends and relatives.
At Everest’s base camp, about 1 000 climbers had gathered at the start of the annual climbing season and six South Africans were on the mountain when the avalanche swept along it, obliterating camps and routes.
While other South Africans were reported to be safe, about 40 other climbers from various countries were reportedly injured and dozens were said to be stuck on the mountain.
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