Climbers stranded on Mount Elbrus in Russia: 5 killed

On the Russia’s highest mountain Elbrus, 19 climbers were stranded at the altitude more than 5000 meters. Due to worsening conditions, the group of climbers asked for help. After reaching the foothills of Mount Elbrus, Russian Emergency Situations Ministry teams started search and rescue operations. 5 of 19 climbers were found dead. The remaining 14 people were rescued and treated at the hospital. It was announced that the search efforts became difficult due to the snowstorm that reached 40 kilometers per hour. The rescue operation continued at night, making all the means difficult for the mountaineers not to die at minus 20 degree.