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Three mountaineers survived avalanche in Russia: One man found dead
One mountaineer died today, and three were found alive after their group was hit by an avalanche on Mount Munkh-Sardyk in Buryatia in southeastern Siberia, Russia, the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations announced today.
TL;DR
- One mountaineer died in an avalanche on Mount Munkh-Sardyk in Siberia.
- Three other members of the seven-person group were found alive and rescued.
- The body of a seventh group member was discovered during the search.
- The group was hit by a snowslide while ascending the Ustav peak.
- An investigation into unsafe services has been initiated.
- Conditions at the time included strong winds and a temperature of minus five degrees Celsius.