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Eleven Mountaineers Killed in Avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • An avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Kabardino-Balkaria killed 11 mountaineers, according to Russia’s regional emergencies ministry.
  • Six injured climbers were taken to medical facilities, while 10 people descended from the mountain on their own.
  • The group contained 33 people and was traveling through the Bezengi Gorge when the avalanche struck on the evening of Sept. 6.

An avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi in Kabardino-Balkaria’s Bezengi Gorge, killing 11 mountaineers and injuring six others, according to the regional branch of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry.

The ministry said the six injured climbers were taken to medical facilities. Ten other people managed to descend from the mountain without assistance. It said the 11 victims suffered injuries incompatible with life.

Rescuers said the group included 33 people. The avalanche struck the group as it traveled along a route through the Bezengi Gorge on the evening of Sept. 6.

According to updated information, 10 people descended on their own, six mountaineers were injured and taken to medical facilities. Unfortunately, 11 people suffered injuries incompatible with life.

· Regional Emergencies MinistryThe ministry provided an update on the victims and survivors after the avalanche.
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