Michael Keats becomes first Australian confirmed dead in Nepal flood
Michael Keats, an NSW man traveling to India for a spiritual retreat, died in Nepal's flash flood. His partner Emily Boyd confirmed his death on Monday evening.
Why it mattersThe confirmed death raises urgent questions about the safety of trekking tours in Nepal and adds weight to search and rescue efforts for dozens of Australians still unaccounted for.
AustraliaAustralians planning spiritual treks or pilgrimages to the Himalayas face heightened risk awareness, and families are waiting for news of 42 missing countrymen in Nepal.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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