#Nepal - County Durham Man Coming Home
Nick Talbot, from County Durham, was on Mount Everest when an earthquake hit Nepal.
It caused an avalanche that left climbers stranded.
Nick who was climbing the mountain to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis UK is said to be ok
Here's the latest from their cheif exec Ed Owen:
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"I have today been in touch with Nick's father, Keith, who has spoken to Nick by phone. Nick described his dramatic escape from the avalanche on Everest in which he sustained cracked ribs and hypothermia. As a result of his injuries, Nick was airlifted out of Base Camp this morning and is now in Kathmandu from where he is planning to return to the UK.
Nick is obviously devastated by the loss of one of his colleagues, and at the widespread loss of life that has occurred. He is also aware of the support all of his friends and well-wishers at this difficult time."
As far as we’re aware, Nick Talbot is ok; but we’re saddened to learn of the death of his team member Daniel Fredinburg. Our thoughts are with Daniel’s family, and all those who have lost loved ones.”
The number of people killed by Nepal's devastating earthquake has risen to 3,218, as thousands of sick and wounded spent a second night in the open.
Police revealed the increased death toll and admitted authorities were "overwhelmed" by the scale of the disaster, which also left at least 6,538 hurt.
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