Russian rescuers have found the bodies of five climbers on Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, after the group reportedly moved off the planned route. Officials said the discovery came during a rescue operation in severe mountain conditions.
According to Russian authorities, one survivor was found with the dead climbers. The group is believed to have been from Bosnia, though officials were still identifying details as the recovery effort continued.
Early reports indicate the climbers may have strayed from the path before weather on the mountain worsened quickly. Rapidly deteriorating conditions appear to have complicated both the ascent and the rescue response on the high-altitude peak.
Mount Elbrus has long attracted climbers from around the world, but the latest deaths highlight how fast conditions can turn dangerous even on established routes. The incident is now one of the latest deadly accidents linked to navigation problems and sudden weather changes in the mountains.
