re: 7.8 Earthquake in Nepal; 1800+ dead; Avalanche Kills 17+ on Everest

Just talked briefly with a really good friend of mine tonight at base camp via his satellite phone. Over 60 bodies recovered and they are headed back up the ice falls to rescue climbers stuck in falls who are still alive. Ice bridges are mostly destroyed. Helis just started rescuing the injured. Sounds like he expects the death toll to increase even higher. I'm worried about him for PTS because he didn't sound good. Ice doctors left the mountain and will not return so it's up to remaining foreigners, military, and climbers to rescue those stranded or injured