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Australian dies of altitude sickness in Solukhumbu
An Australian national, who was staying at the Madan Hotel in Pheruche of Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu district, has died of altitude sickness on Friday.
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Published at : March 3, 2017
Updated at : March 3, 2017 18:11
Biratnagar
An Australian national, who was staying at the Madan Hotel in Pheruche of Khumjung-7, Solukhumbu district, has died of altitude sickness on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Johnes Mauphepaul, 49, the Eastern Regional Office, Biratnagar quoted the Area Police Office, Lukla as saying.
His body has been kept at the Pasang Lhamu Hospital in Lukla, police said. RSS
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