Key facts
- Five Bosnian climbers are feared to have died on Mount Elbrus.
- The climbers were caught in a violent storm.
- Two climbers were rescued and taken for medical care.
- The bodies of two other climbers have been located.
- Search efforts are ongoing for three more individuals.
Five Bosnian climbers are feared to have died on Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain, after being caught in a severe storm. A Bosnian climbing rescue service reported the incident on Sunday. Russian rescuers have successfully evacuated two climbers from the mountain for medical attention. Additionally, the bodies of two other members of the same group were found at an altitude of 5,350 meters. Rescue operations for the remaining three individuals are ongoing, though hampered by adverse weather conditions including strong winds. Mount Elbrus, standing at 5,642 meters near the Georgian border, is known for its unpredictable weather. Bosnian media identified the expedition members as residents of Zenica, including a couple and a local hospital doctor.