Below is a Facebook post by Imagine Nepal- the company Mary Beth and Jess are climbing with on Everest. One of the Sherpas was a friend of Jess’s who was going to be her personal climbing guide.
With great sadness, we must share the devastating news of the demise of three of our Sherpa brothers, Dawa Tseri Sherpa, Pemba Tenzing Sherpa and Lakpa Rita Sherpa.
Our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn the loss of these brave brothers who dedicated their lives to guiding and supporting climbers. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and loved ones.
We ask for your understanding and respect during this difficult time. We will continue to support you wherever we can.
These couple of days, we relentlessly tried to recover our brothers’ bodies but failed.
Though the loss profoundly saddens us, we know that the world will go on, and we will continue to carry on the tasks we are assigned for.