Two climbers died in an avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria
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- Two climbers were killed and three were injured as a result of an avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria.
- A group of 15 people were caught in the elements while climbing Mount Mizhirgi.
- Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working at the scene.
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A group of 15 people was climbing in the Bezengi Gorge.
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Two climbers did not survive and three were injured in an avalanche from Mount Mizhirgi in Kabardino-Balkaria. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the region.
It is clarified that in total there were 15 people in the group that followed the route in the Bezengi Gorge. Rescuers from the Elbrus high-mountain detachment and the operational group of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic went to the scene of the incident. They also plan to involve a Mi-8 helicopter in the operation.
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- Condition of the injured climbers
- Causes of an avalanche
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