Five Bosnian Mountaineers Die in Mount Elbrus Avalanche
Summary
Five mountaineers from Bosnia and Herzegovina died in an avalanche on Russia's Mount Elbrus, with rescue operations hampered by bad weather.
Key Points
- Five mountaineers from Bosnia and Herzegovina died in a severe avalanche on Mount Elbrus, Russia.
- Rescuers recovered two bodies at 5,350 meters and brought down two living mountaineers for hospital treatment.
- Three more bodies were found but remain on the mountain due to adverse weather conditions.
- The mountaineers were part of a seven-member team from Zenica, including a married couple and a female doctor.