11 Dead, 6 Missing After Avalanche Hits Group Of Climbers In Russia
An avalanche erupted in the Bezengi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, on Sunday, September 6, affecting a group of 33 climbers. By Monday morning, September 7, 11 individuals had succumbed to the disaster, while six others remained injured and six others were unaccounted for. Ten climbers managed to evacuate the area on their own.
The search and rescue operation, involving 56 personnel from the regional branch of the Emergency Situations Ministry, is currently underway. The challenging terrain and persistent avalanche risk were highlighted by the Russian state news agency, TASS.
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