A Charlotte, North Carolina, woman was hiking Mount Everest when a magnitude 7.8 quake shook Nepal.
Ashleigh Stumler, who left for her trip on April 11, was on the mountain when the quake happened, about four hours away from where the most extensive damage occurred. Stumler thought she was getting dizzy, but the guide told her it was an earthquake.
>> PHOTOS: Charlotte, N.C., woman on Mt. Everest during massive earthquake
A Nepalese police official says at least 2,200 people are confirmed dead after a massive earthquake that struck the Himalayan nation.
Inspector Yuvraj Khadka of Nepal's national police force says the death toll is expected to keep rising following Saturday's quake.
>> PHOTOS: Massive earthquake strikes Nepal
Stumler spoke with WSOC-TV reporter Brittney Johnson via FaceTime on Saturday afternoon. Stumler said when the quake struck, it destroyed a camp she had stayed at two days before.
Samaritan's Purse, based in Boone, North Carolina, said it will deploy a disaster response team and expects to help victims with emergency shelter, water and hygiene kits.
If you would like to donate to victims of Saturday's earthquake in Nepal, click here.
About the Author
The Latest
Featured
