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Hong Kong man searches for cousin missing in Tibet flood

A Hong Kong resident is desperately searching for his cousin who went missing following a catastrophic glacial flood in Tibet. The cousin, a tour guide, was leading a group of 42 pilgrims when the disaster struck on August 26, triggered by a massive glacial collapse. The family has been unable to locate him, despite reaching out to the Chinese embassy, and the confirmed death toll from the flood has risen significantly. AI

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Hong Kong man searches for cousin missing in Tibet flood

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung,Eric Jiang ·

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