Helicopter rescue operation has started today to search for Bulgarian climber Boyan Petrov (45) went missing since 3rd May from Camp-3 during his summit attempt on Shishapangma. Two helicopters from the rescue agency Simrik Air flew from Kathmandu towards the Base Camp of Shishapangma today in the morning.
In an exclusive interview to Dream Wanderlust, Yogesh, Manager of rescue Agency said "we have deployed two Helicopters - AS350 B3e of call signs 9N – ALP and 9N – AJZ along with 6 crew members and necessary equipment on a special request from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria."
Helicopters have flown today from Kathmandu towards Shishapangma Base Camp. Crew members comprise Capt. Siddartha J. Gurung (Pilot), Capt. Surendra Paudel (Pilot), Capt. Ananda Thapa (Pilot), Chhiring Dhenduk Bhote (Rescue Specialist), Mingma Sherpa (Rescue Specialist), Uttam Chaudhary (Technician).
According to the latest update received from the rescue team, they have reached China. "Due to wind pressure we are stuck at a place called Nyalam, around 11 nautical miles from Shishapangma Base Camp. We are directly authorised by the Government of Bulgaria to carry out this rescue operation,", is what rescue agency head had to say.
Boyan Petrov is one of the finest Bulgarian mountaineers climbing over 10 eight-thousanders without oxygen. Boyan went to the peak of Shishapangma on 29th April. On 3rd May, from the Base Camp, he was seen through the telescope at the level of Camp-3. On 5th May, a Ukrainian and three Sherpa climbers found Boyan's semi-open tent with his sleeping bag, full of snow in Camp-3. He certainly made an attempt to get to the top. Boyan has been missing for days now, somewhere along the slope of Shishapangma.
Photo Courtesy: Boyan Petrov
