Body of woman climber found on Russia’s Mount Elbrus

CHERKESSK: The body of woman, who died 31 years ago while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia’s North Caucasus, was found on the slopes of Europe’s highest mountain, regional rescue authorities said on Saturday, reports TASS.

“The woman’s body was found by a group of tourists at the height of about 4,000 meters. They informed rescuers about their discovery.

According to preliminary information, the woman died while climbing the mountain 31 year ago.

The body has been evacuated,” the rescue service of Russia’s republic of Karachayevo-Cherkessia said.

The press service said that a group of seven climbers was buried by an avalanche in the area in 1987. “At that time, the search produced no result,” the source said.

 

Body of woman climber found on Russias Mount Elbrus

CHERKESSK: The body of woman, who died 31 years ago while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russias North Caucasus, was found on the slopes of Europes highest mountain, regional rescue authorities said on Saturday, reports TASS. The womans body was found by a group of tourists at the height of about 4,000 meters. They informed rescuers about their discovery. According to preliminary information, the woman died while climbing the mountain 31 year ago. The body has been evacuated, the rescue service of Russias republic of Karachayevo-Cherkessia said. The press service said that a group of seven climbers was buried by an avalanche in the area in 1987. At that time, the search produced no result, the source said.