California couple recounts surviving deadly Nepal flood: "I knew I was going to die"
Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 9:05 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A couple from the San Francisco Bay Area survived a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal caused by a Himalayan glacier collapse.
- They described the approaching floodwaters as a "tsunami" of dark water and debris, fearing for their lives.
- The couple managed to climb to higher ground and were airlifted to safety the following day.
- The flash flood has killed nearly 600 people, with thousands more missing, including an estimated 90 Americans.
- The survivors expressed gratitude for their miraculous escape and a renewed appreciation for life.