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At least 11 climbers killed in Russian North Caucasus avalanche

4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Latvia · United Kingdom · United States

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  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

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At least 11 people were killed and six others injured after an avalanche struck a group of 33 climbers in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region in the North Caucasus. The avalanche broke loose from Mount Mizhirgi around 5 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 6. Ten climbers managed to descend the mountain safely on their own. As of Monday morning, six people remained missing. Emergency services reported that more than 50 rescuers are involved in the search and rescue operation. These efforts are being hampered by difficult terrain and the risk of further avalanches. Mount Mizhirgi is one of the highest peaks in the region and is known for technically difficult climbing routes.

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These outlets provided a factual account of the casualties and the geography of the mountain.

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