Fay Manners and her friend Michelle Dvorak were climbing a mountain in the Himalayas. Their rope broke, and they lost their food and important gear. They sent a message for help, but rescuers had a hard time finding them. They had to deal with very cold weather and no food while waiting for help.

After two tough days, they tried to come down the mountain themselves. They found some water and kept going down. A group of French climbers found them and gave them supplies. Thanks to the French climbers, Fay and Michelle were safe and very thankful.

Fay talked about how rare and difficult their situation was. She wants to encourage more women to try climbing but reminds everyone to be safe and ready. After being rescued, Fay and Michelle wanted to try some local Indian food. They felt lucky to be safe and appreciated all the help they got.

Original news source: Climbers rescued after three days on mountain (BBC)

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Fay Manners and her ? Michelle Dvorak were ? a ? in the Himalayas. Their rope broke, and they lost their food and important gear. They sent a message for help, but rescuers had a hard time finding them. They had to ? with very cold weather and no food while waiting for help. After two ? days, they tried to come down the mountain themselves. They found some water and kept ? down. A group of French climbers ? them and gave them supplies. Thanks to the French climbers, Fay and Michelle were safe and very ?. Fay ? about how rare and difficult their situation was. She wants to encourage more ? to try climbing but reminds everyone to be safe and ready. After being rescued, Fay and Michelle wanted to try some local Indian ?. They felt ? to be safe and appreciated all the help they got.

1. What is climbing a mountain like?
2. How would you feel if you were stuck on a mountain with no food?
3. Do you like trying new things like climbing mountains?
4. How do you think Fay and Michelle felt when the French climbers found them?
5. What would you do if you were in a dangerous situation like Fay and Michelle?
6. Do you think it's important to always be prepared when doing adventurous activities?
7. Why do you think Fay wants to encourage more women to try climbing?
8. How do you think Fay and Michelle felt after they were rescued?
9. What kind of food would you want to eat after being rescued from a mountain?
10. Why do you think Fay and Michelle appreciated the help they received?
11. How do you think the French climbers felt after helping Fay and Michelle?
12. Why is it important to always have a plan when going on a big adventure like climbing a mountain?

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