Eleven climbers killed in avalanche in Russia’s Caucasus Mountains
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- An avalanche hit a group of 33 climbers in the Bezengi Gorge, killing 11 and injuring six, according to Russian emergency services.
- Ten climbers reached safety, while six remained missing.
- More than 50 rescuers joined the search despite difficult terrain and the risk of further avalanches.
An avalanche swept down a mountainside in Russia’s Bezengi Gorge and struck a group of 33 climbers, killing 11 people and leaving six missing, Russian emergency services said.
The avalanche hit at about 5 p.m. local time the previous day in the Caucasus Mountains. Six climbers were injured, while 10 made it down safely, according to the emergency service statement.
More than 50 rescuers took part in the search and rescue operation. Difficult terrain and the high risk of further avalanches complicated their work.
Unfortunately, 11 people died and six were injured. Ten climbers made it down safely and six are still missing.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. 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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