CLEAN : AFP journalists recall Everest horror (2)

The narrator recounts a harrowing experience during an avalanche at Everest base camp. Initially caught off guard, they follow Roberto's instructions to take cover. After the shaking stops, they find themselves covered in snow and blood. Despite the chaos, they manage to retrieve a camera and begin filming. As aftershocks continue, they grapple with the reality of the situation and the need to evacuate. The narrator reflects on the emotional and physical toll, realizing the broader impact on Kathmandu and the surrounding areas.

What did Roberto instruct the narrator to do when the avalanche began?

• Call for help

• Get down

• Run outside

• Climb a tree

How did the narrator describe the scene after the shaking stopped?

• Like a desert

• Like a forest

• Like a sack of icing sugar

• Like a stormy sea

What was the narrator's main concern while filming after the avalanche?

• Running out of battery

• Another avalanche occurring

• Losing the camera

• Finding shelter

What realization did the narrator have after hearing about Kathmandu?

• The avalanche was localized

• The camera was damaged

• The tripods were missing

• The event was more widespread

What was the narrator's primary physical injury from the avalanche?

• A bruised arm

• A sprained ankle

• A torn fingernail

• A broken leg