A group of seven Bosnian climbers was caught in a violent storm on Mount Elbrus, with two survivors rescued and five others missing or deceased.
Key facts
- •Mount Elbrus reaches a peak elevation of 5,642 meters.
- •Two climbers were successfully rescued and taken for medical treatment.
- •Two bodies were found at an altitude of 5,350 meters.
- •The expedition group originated from Zenica, Bosnia.
- •Search efforts are being hampered by strong winds and poor weather.
Five Bosnian climbers are feared dead after being caught in a violent storm on Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain. Russian emergency services have rescued two other members of the group, while the bodies of two additional climbers have been located at an altitude of 5,350 meters.
By the numbers
Search and Rescue Operations
Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry confirmed that two survivors were evacuated from the mountain for medical care. Rescuers have located two bodies at 5,350 meters, though recovery efforts are currently delayed by weather conditions. The search for the remaining three missing climbers continues, with strong winds and adverse weather complicating the operation.
The Climbing Group
The seven-member expedition consisted of residents from the Bosnian town of Zenica. Reports indicate the group included a married couple and a doctor from a local hospital.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
