An avalanche has killed local guide Edgar Huaman Asis on Nevado Huascaran (6,757m) in the Peruvian Andes.
Huaman Asis was with two French clients and two porters between camp 1 and camp 2, in the zone known as La Canaleta. They were crossing an ice bridge when the avalanche hit the group.
Mountain guide Edgar Huaman Asis. Photo: Central de Noticias
Blocks of ice hit Huaman Asis and swept him into a crevasse. The other members of the team were not seriously injured.
Local media reports that rescue services have recovered his body.
