Five Bosnian mountaineers die on Mount Elbrus during severe weather
Russian search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of five Bosnian climbers killed on Mount Elbrus after severe weather disrupted their ascent.
Russian search and rescue teams have recovered the remaining bodies of three Bosnian climbers on Mount Elbrus, confirming five deaths after a seven-person expedition was struck by severe weather in Russia's North Caucasus.
The group began its ascent on July 24 but strayed off course near an altitude of 5,100 meters when strong winds and severe weather set in. One climber managed to descend to alert rescuers after two members became ill and died. Emergency crews located two survivors along with the remaining bodies.
The victims were identified as two mountain rescue operatives, a hospital physician from Zenica, and two local mountaineering club members. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared July 28, 2026, a national day of mourning as Russian authorities conduct a formal investigation into the deaths.
Sources: HRT Vijesti, N1, OC Media, Sweden Herald.
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