There was no human casualty in the accident, according to Manang District Administration Office. [break]
Dayaram Shrestha, assistant chief district officer of Manang, said the 9NAJI chopper had gone to the district to rescue William Biseri, an Australian national, who has a shoulder fracture.
“The chopper slipped and hit a rock while trying to take off with the sick tourist,” Shrestha said.
“The chopper´s tail rotor has been damaged.” The chopper is still in Thorangphedi. Shrestha cited snowfall and dense fog as the reasons behind the accident.
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