06:06, 7 July 2026

The climber died on Elbrus

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At an altitude of about 5,500 meters, a climber from St. Petersburg felt unwell and passed away suddenly. Rescuers were dispatched to evacuate the body to the place of death.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", in October 2025, during an ascent of Elbrus, a climber from Costa Rica felt unwell, and he could not be saved.

At an altitude of about 5,500 meters on Mount Elbrus, a climber died during the ascent, reports "Kommersant" on July 6, citing the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Information about the climber's death came from eyewitnesses; in the evening, a group of 12 rescuers was dispatched to evacuate his body to the place of death. According to preliminary data, the deceased came from St. Petersburg and was climbing with a group accompanied by guides, reports RIA "Novosti".

According to the Investigative Committee of Russia, the man was part of a group of 10 people; he felt unwell at altitude and passed away suddenly. An investigation has been initiated regarding this incident.

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