Rescuers evacuated a mountaineer from Novosibirsk from the slope of…
Rescuers evacuated a mountaineer from Novosibirsk from the slope of Mount Elbrus in Kabardino-Balkaria after he sustained an injury at an altitude of 5,100 meters, the regional MChS Russia press service reported on Sunday.
Consensus
- A tourist from Novosibirsk injured his leg on Mount Elbrus at an altitude of 5,100 metres.
- The man was evacuated from the mountain by rescuers from the EMERCOM Elbrus High-Altitude Search and Rescue Unit.
- The rescue operation was completed by 12:00 on August 2.
- The injured man refused medical assistance after being brought to the Azau meadow.
- The tourist had not registered his climb.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Siberian tourist evacuated from Elbrus after injuring leg — Вести
- Injured climber from Novosibirsk evacuated from Elbrus — Интерфакс