The rescue teams received a distress call from a tourist group reporting the death of a climber on Mount Elbrus. The information surfaced through a Telegram channel associated with emergency responders, named 112, and was later corroborated by field observers. Rescue authorities are treating the incident as a fatal collapse on high terrain and are coordinating medical and recovery efforts on site.
Initial reports indicate that a registered group consisting of five travelers reached an altitude near 4,800 meters when they requested assistance from rescuers. The climbers stated they were close to the Pastukhov Rocks, a well-known section along the Elbrus ascent. One member of the group died, and the remaining climbers were evaluated for injuries and signs of a medical emergency. Early assessments suggest a heart-related incident may have been the cause, though investigators are continuing to review all available data from the scene and from the group members who were able to communicate. The public safety agencies have pledged to update the situation as soon as additional details are confirmed. Source: Telegram channel 112 and on-site reports from the Elbrus region.
In a separate incident on Elbrus, three snowboarders experienced an avalanche while riding on an unmarked route that could be prone to snowmelt conditions near the Terskol Gorge. Emergency responders have sent teams to reach the victims and provide urgent medical care, with ongoing assessments to determine the extent of injuries and the immediate risks to the injured party. Officials are advising mountain users to exercise caution and to follow marked trails and current weather advisories to reduce the likelihood of future accidents. Source: on-site emergency communications and local rescue services.
A separate report notes that a mountaineer from Sevastopol died while traversing the high elevations of Dagestan. The source describes a 31-year-old woman who became ill approximately 200 meters below the summit of Mount Selda. Rescue crews were deployed to the area to provide medical aid and extract the climber, though she did not survive the medical emergency. The incident underscores the challenges posed by rapid altitude changes and the importance of staying within group limits and carrying appropriate emergency equipment. Source: regional rescue coordination and incident logs.