Australian Woman Found Safe in Nepal Floods; E-scooter Tragedy in Queensland

Cara Severino, an Australian who was reported missing amidst devastating floods in Nepal, has been found and is in contact with officials, according to an announcement from Penny Wong’s office. Consular officials from Australia travelled to Kathmandu to locate Severino along a trekking route and confirmed she is being assisted to a safe location.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expressed her relief, stating, "This is a rare piece of positive news amid a disaster that has brought immense loss and uncertainty." She added that Severino had spoken with her family, which brought great relief. However, Wong noted that concerns remain for other Australians still unaccounted for due to the scale of the flooding.

In a separate incident, a 13-year-old has tragically died from head injuries sustained in an e-scooter crash in Queensland. Further details regarding this incident are expected.

Severino, in a statement released through the foreign affairs minister’s office, expressed deep gratitude for the individuals who assisted her in reaching safety. She specifically thanked a group of people, including Sudha, Lucas, Samir, and Saugat, for their help during the floods. She also extended her condolences to the Nepalese families affected by the disaster, describing the devastation as immense and undeserving. Severino acknowledged the support provided by the Australian Embassy and government.

English Translation:

Cara Severino Found Safe After Nepal Floods, Expresses Gratitude

Cara Severino, an Australian 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 reported that Severino was traveling to a safe location with the assistance of Australian consular officials. Wong stated, "This is a rare piece of positive news amid a disaster that has brought immense loss and uncertainty." She added that Severino had spoken directly with her and was pleased to know she was safe, having also spoken with her family. However, Wong emphasized that grave concerns persist for other Australians who remain unaccounted for due to the immense scale of the flooding.

Severino, in a statement, expressed profound gratitude for the individuals who helped her reach safety, mentioning a crew including Sudha, Lucas, Samir, and Saugat. She conveyed her sympathy to the Nepalese families suffering loss and described the situation as devastating. She also acknowledged the support from the Australian government.

Australian consular officials continue to collaborate with local authorities to locate and assist those affected by the disaster, including other missing Australians.

In other news, a 13-year-old has died from head injuries following an e-scooter crash in Queensland.