NEW : Rescue coordinators believe three missing climbers are dead , suspend operations . The rescue operation is suspended for the time being and a helicopter will be sent to search for them. ` The mission is over for now , '' rescue coordinator says . If true , the death toll from the Sunday incident would be 11 . Eight people are confirmed dead in the Sunday avalanche on Manaslu . A French survivor says he found himself `` neck deep in snow ''
NEW : Rescue coordinators believe three missing climbers are dead , suspend operations . The rescue operation is suspended for the time being and a helicopter will be sent to search for them. ` The mission is over for now , '' rescue coordinator says . Eight people are confirmed dead in the Sunday avalanche on Manaslu . A French survivor says he found himself `` neck deep in snow ''