Stranded On Mt News Today

Out. >> they persevere in the most difficult of times. deep inside i know nepal will bounce back. now all of the climbers stranded on mt. everest after the quake have been air lifted to safety. helicopter pilots took advantage of clear weather to pick up the climbers and guide, two at a time from the camps on the mountain. and bring them done to base camp. the quake caused a massive avalanche which killed at least 17 people. making it the worst single disaster on the worlds highest peak. their...

>> we are officially more than three days out. more than 272 hours. the earthquake, there are rescue missions under way. you can see -- the army, taking the stretchers. going to the helicopter right now they have no idea what sort of patients are on the helicopter how serious their injuries. this is what they have to do. to get the care to the patients in those most remote areas. >> reporter: so many patients, so much pain, trapped for days on end. but also, proving the power of the human spirit...