Eleven climbers killed in avalanche in Russia’s Caucasus Mountains
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- An avalanche killed 11 of 33 mountaineers in the Bezengi Gorge near Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s North Caucasus, while six remain missing and six were injured.
- Ten climbers reached safety, and more than 50 rescuers joined the search operation.
- Difficult terrain and the risk of further avalanches are hampering the rescue effort.
At least 11 mountaineers have died after an avalanche struck the Bezengi Gorge near Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s Caucasus Mountains. Six others remain missing, rescue authorities told AFP on Monday.
Thirty-three climbers were in the area when the avalanche hit on Sunday. Six people were injured, while 10 managed to descend safely. Rescue teams are still searching for the six climbers who have not been found.
More than 50 rescuers are taking part in the operation. The rugged terrain and a high risk of further avalanches are making the search difficult.
Mount Mizhirgi lies in Kabardino-Balkaria in Russia’s North Caucasus. Rising above 5,000 meters, it is one of the highest peaks in the region. The Bezengi mountain area is near the Russian-Georgian border.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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