The tourists were stranded in the park area as heavy snow affected the region. The Hindu reported that the group had entered the area despite warnings from security personnel and their Nepali guide, according to Dolpa Chief District Officer Junu Dhakal. The official said the tourists left the guide and continued toward the lake area during the snowfall.
Rescue efforts were underway, with security personnel mobilized and a helicopter expected or arriving to assist the operation. An Army rescue operation was also being planned or organized, but the reports do not specify which country’s Army was involved.
The available reports describe the rescue response but do not confirm that the tourists had been brought to safety by the publication date. They establish that the group’s location had been identified, while leaving the outcome of the operation unresolved.