Family says missing Virginia man died in Nepal floods
By The BriefBrief
Anil Goel’s family says the Virginia man missing after Nepal floods was in his “happy place.” They said Goel sent a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border shortly before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
WHO:Anil Goel’s family
WHAT:The family said a Virginia man missing after Nepal floods was in his “happy place,” and described a photo he sent before the flooding hit.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
WHERE:Nepal
WHY:The family’s account is tied to his disappearance after floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border area.
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