Australian Woman Found Safe in Nepal Floods; Other Australians Still Missing

Cara Severino, an Australian woman who was reported missing following devastating floods in Nepal, has been found and is in contact with officials. This positive news was confirmed by the office of Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.

The minister's office stated that Severino was being assisted by Australian consular officials in reaching a safe location. These officials had traveled to Kathmandu by four-wheel-drive to locate her along a trekking route.

Penny Wong commented on the situation:

"This is a rare piece of positive news amid a disaster that has brought immense loss and uncertainty…"

“I have spoken directly with her and am very pleased to know she is safe. She has also spoken with her family, which I know will be a great relief to them.”

“While this is a welcome development, there remain grave concerns for the other Australians who are still unaccounted for, given the tremendous scale of the flooding and its impact.”

Australian consular personnel are actively collaborating with local authorities to locate and provide assistance to all those affected by the disaster, including any Australians who remain missing.

Severino has expressed her deep gratitude to the individuals in Nepal who aided her escape during the "devastating" floods. In a statement shared by the foreign affairs minister's office, she said:

“I’m so grateful for the crew we formed on that first day when we entered the national park on the tractor. Sudha, Lucas, Samir and Saugat. It’s thanks to these amazing people I got out safely.”

“My heart goes out to all the Nepalese families who are grieving loved ones. We passed a guy hiking up to Thulu Safru who lost his whole family when their whole town was destroyed. It’s just so devastating and undeserving.”

“I feel for the families of those still missing, I know how much my family and friends went through.”

“Blessed to be from Australia and have the Embassy and Australian Government giving so much support.”

Australian consular officials are continuing their efforts to locate and assist other Australians who are still unaccounted for following the severe flooding in Nepal.

In separate news, One Nation has claimed victory in the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia, and Minister Tanya Plibersek is scheduled to appear on Insiders.

English Translation:

Cara Severino, an Australian woman who was missing following devastating floods in Nepal, has been located and is in contact with officials, Penny Wong’s office has confirmed.

The foreign affairs minister’s office confirmed that Severino was traveling to a safe location with the assistance of Australia’s consular officials, who journeyed by four-wheel-drive to Kathmandu to find her along a trekking route.

Wong stated:

"This is a rare piece of positive news amidst a disaster that has brought immense loss and uncertainty…"

“I have spoken directly with her and am very pleased to know she is safe. She has also spoken with her family, which I know will be a great relief to them.”

“While this is a welcome development, there remain grave concerns for the other Australians who are still unaccounted for, given the tremendous scale of the flooding and its impact.”

Australian consular officials are collaborating with local authorities to locate and assist those affected by the disaster, including Australians who remain unaccounted for, Wong added.

Severino has expressed her gratitude to the people in Nepal who helped her reach safety during the "devastating" floods.

“I’m so grateful for the crew we formed on that first day when we entered the national park on the tractor. Sudha, Lucas, Samir and Saugat. It’s thanks to these amazing people I got out safely.”

“My heart goes out to all the Nepalese families who are grieving loved ones. We passed a guy hiking up to Thulu Safru who lost his whole family when their whole town was destroyed. It’s just so devastating and undeserving.”

“I feel for the families of those still missing, I know how much my family and friends went through.”

“Blessed to be from Australia and have the Embassy and Australian Government giving so much support.”