SEPPA, Oct 15: The 13-member team on search mission for missing Everester Tapi Mra and his assistant led by Everester Taget Sorang and mountaineer  Taru Hai reached Base Camp at 11 am from Kyalai Camp today after eight days of foot march. This was informed through  satellite phone by the team leader Sorang. The team which also includes eight porters is planning to reach Camp-1 on October 16 before  noon.
Further, the 13-member foot-based search operation team is planning to reach Camp -2 on the October 17th morning  if the weather is favourable. Upon reaching, the team will inspect last year's dumping of 3-coil rope around 200 to 300 meters away from Camp-2. The team also plans to search the rock wall of the LAC.
The health condition of the members are good, said Dr. Tadie Mra,  a family member who is regularly conducting health checkup of all the members. 
There was rain during the week till 14th October. However, rains stopped  today, the team on the ground informed. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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