Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive

Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive

One of 43 missing Australians has been found alive six days after catastrophic floods hit the Nepal-China border.In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said it was unable to provide details about the person due to privacy obligations.The Australian was in Tibet, China. "It's hard to imagine the sense of relief their loved ones must be feeling after what will have been an incredibly harrowing few days," DFAT said in a statement on Tuesday.About 4,000 people remain missing in the affected area.The rescue effort comes after the "golden window" of the first 72 hours for finding a survivor, which experts say offers the best chances of survival without access to clean water.The Australian has spoken with their family and is receiving support from consular officers.

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