Six climbers die on Mount Elbrus after sudden weather change

A sudden and severe weather change on Mount Elbrus claimed the lives of at least six climbers over the weekend. Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and their Russian colleague perished while descending the highest peak in the Caucasus and Russia.

Regional civil defense reported the fatalities on Sunday, with agencies like DPA and Reuters disseminating the news. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions, including high winds, which hindered their efforts to recover the bodies. Two bodies were found at an altitude of 5,350 meters and transported to the valley, while the remaining victims await better weather for their recovery.

The 5,642-meter Mount Elbrus, located north of the Georgian border, is notorious for its rapidly changing weather patterns and challenging climbing conditions. Bosnian media identified the group as a seven-member expedition from the city of Zenica, including a married couple and a local hospital doctor.