A climber died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Kabardino-Balkaria

A climber died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Kabardino-Balkaria. Such preliminary data was shared by a source of Izvestia on July 6.

The incident occurred on July 6 in the Elbrus district. The climber was at an altitude of 5.1 thousand meters.

The details of the incident are currently being clarified.

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A criminal case has been opened into the tragedy.

Employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations evacuated an injured tourist from Mount Elbrus at the end of April. Six personnel and two pieces of equipment were involved in the work. A man aged 23 was lowered into the Azau clearing. The tourist was diagnosed with bruises, but he refused medical help.