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Doctor who recently graduated University of Minnesota fellowship among those missing in Nepal
On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota reported that recent Adult Reconstructive Fellowship graduate Ishan Patel and three family members are missing following catastrophic flooding in Nepal; their hotel was swept away by floodwaters.
A glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border on Aug. 26 triggered a massive torrent of water and mud that devastated mountain communities and has been linked to more than 1,400 deaths.
Ishan Patel and his wife, Akanksha Patel, a former psychiatrist at Mercy Hospital, were traveling with his mother, Shilpa Patel, and father-in-law, Umesh Kumar on a two-week tour when the floodwaters struck.
Authorities report about 5,000 people remain unaccounted for as rescuers continue searching for survivors; Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday to honor the victims.
Allina Health expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, while University officials stated, 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Dr. Patel, his family, and all those affected by this tragedy.' Recovery efforts are ongoing.