
Search and rescue operations in the Cherek district of Kabardino-Balkaria have concluded following the discovery of the 17th deceased climber’s body, which has been evacuated to Nalchik.
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An avalanche occurred in the mountains of the Cherek region, leading to the death of 17 climbers.
Search work at the avalanche site in the mountains of the Cherek region has been completed.
The body of the 17th dead climber was discovered and evacuated to Nalchik.
NALCHIK, September 13 - RIA Novosti. The Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for Kabardino-Balkaria announced the completion of search work at the site of an avalanche in the mountains in the Chereksky region after the discovery of the body of the 17th dead climber.
Earlier on Sunday, RIA Novosti regional emergency services reported the discovery of the body of the 17th climber and the completion of the search and rescue operation.
According to the department, 29 rescuers worked at the scene on Sunday.

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