Two alpinists die on Mount Dikhtau in Kabardino-Balkaria

Two climbers died on Dykhtau Mountain in Kabardino-Balkaria. In Kabardino-Balkaria, rescue teams discovered the bodies of two climbers who died during their ascent on Dykhtau Mountain, according to the Kabardino-Balkaria Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Consensus

Two alpinists died during an ascent of Mount Dikhtau in Kabardino-Balkarian.
The bodies were found on September 23.
The alpinists went missing on September 20.
The alpinists were from Tolyatti and Nizhny Novgorod.
A search operation was conducted by rescuers.
The bodies were found in the mountainous area of the Cherkesky District.
The Investigative Committee of Russia initiated a pre-trial investigation.
A forensic medical examination is being conducted.
The alpinists were experienced and worked as professional guides.

Points of divergence

The alpinists may have fallen off a cliff, according to law enforcement authorities. — vesti
The alpinists were 43 and 30 years old, and both were experienced alpinists and instructors who had climbed Elbrus dozens of times. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
The alpinists were named Pavel (43) and Vladislav (30). Pavel was an oncologist with over 19 years of experience and a candidate master of sports; Vladislav was a member of FASO and had climbed Manaslu and Annapurna. — riamo
Pavel was awarded the 'Rescue in the Mountains' badge for saving lives in the mountains. — riamo
Pavel had climbed Elbrus over 30 times and Kazbek, and led ascents up to 6A difficulty level. — riamo
Vladislav had climbed Elbrus over 100 times and completed 104 successful ascents. — riamo
Vladislav climbed Manaslu without supplemental oxygen and completed his first eight-thousander, Annapurna. — riamo
The search was resumed on the morning of September 23, and the bodies were found by 11:00 MSK. — kommersant
A Mi-8 helicopter was used in the search operation. — kommersant
The alpinists started their ascent from the alpine base 'Bezengey'. — kommersant
The alpinists planned to return by the evening of September 22. — kommersant
The Prosecutor's Office of Kabardino-Balkaria is overseeing the investigation. — vm

Coverage (8 sources)

Body of one of the climbers who died in Kabardino-Balkaria was evacuated — Вести
Rescuers found bodies of two climbers who died during ascent on Dykhtau mountain in Kabardino-Balkaria, said the Investigative Committee. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Two climbers who died in Kabardino-Balkaria may have fallen from the cliff — Вести
Two climbers died on Dyhta Mountain in Kabardino-Balkaria — Говорит НеМосква
In Kabardino-Balkaria, bodies of two climbers who went missing on Dykhtau were found — РИАМО
Bodies of missing climbers found in mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria after 3 days — Коммерсантъ
Bodies of two climbers found in Kabardino-Balkaria — Вечерняя Москва
RIA Novosti: Mountaineers in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria fell during ascent — Москва 24

Two alpinists die on Mount Dikhtau in Kabardino-Balkaria

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