INDIA, Dec. 4 -- A deadly avalanche struck climbers near the Yalung Ri mountain base camp in Nepal's Dolakha district on Monday, killing at least seven people, five foreigners and two Nepalis, according to expedition organizer Seven Summit Treks.

The avalanche hit around 9 am local time (03:15 GMT) while the group was moving near the base camp of Yalung Ri, a 5,630-metre peak located in northeastern Nepal.

Rescuers have recovered two bodies so far and are still searching for five others who they believe are buried deep beneath the snow.

Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Seven Summit Treks, said, "Rescuers believe the missing climbers are trapped 10 to 15 feet below the snow, and the recovery process may take time."

The victims included two I...