Two persons died while collecting Yarchagumba (Cordyceps synensis) at Api Himal Village Council in the district on Thursday. According to police, 48-year-old Dhaul Singh Bohara, a permanent resident of Puchyaudi-3 in Baitadi district, was buried to death in an avalanche at Rokhapu area. One Janak Singh Dhami sustained injuries in the incident. He was taken to Gokuleshwor Hospital for treatment. (PR)