A routine drone flight near a Chinese radar station in Tibet accidentally captured the triggering moment of a massive Himalayan disaster, according to social media posts by the camera operator, photographer Hey Mu. The footage, filmed approximately 16 kilometers in a direct line from the 7,234-meter-high peak of Langtang Lirung in Nepal, recorded the initial seconds of an avalanche sequence that is believed to have caused thousands of fatalities.
Accidental Footage Captures Himalayan Disaster Origins
The recording took place near a radar installation in Tibet, positioning the camera operator roughly 16 kilometers away from the summit of Langtang Lirung in Nepal. The unexpected capture occurred when the camera chanced to record the sudden release of the snow and ice mass on Wednesday.
“Jeg trodde ikke at det skulle få så stor innvirkning. Mitt fokus var på dronefilmingen,” the photographer Hey Mu wrote on Xiaohongshu.
Photographer Apologizes Over Unnoticed Hazard Signs
Following the event, the photographer expressed regret that neither he nor the surrounding group recognized the immediate danger unfolding on the mountain slope.
“Had we heard the sound, we would have reported it immediately,” Hey Mu wrote in a post on the platform.
Did you know? Langtang Lirung is situated in Nepal, reaching an elevation of 7,234 meters above sea level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the drone footage filmed?
According to the source posts, the drone was operated from a lookout point near a Chinese radar station in Tibet.
What was the distance to the mountain?
The filming location was approximately 16 kilometers in a straight-line distance from the top of the 7,234-meter-high mountain Langtang Lirung in Nepal.
Who recorded the event?
The video was captured by photographer Hey Mu and shared on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu.
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