The number of climbers who died in the Bezingi Gorge has risen to 16.

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Rescuers found the body of the 16th climber who died during an avalanche in the Bezingi Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria; the fate of another climber remains unknown.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on September 9, the body of the 14th climber was found at the site of the avalanche from Mount Mijirgi in the Bezingi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria. On September 10, rescuers found the body of the 15th victim.

Rescuers found the body of the 16th climber who died during a snow and ice collapse in the Bezingi Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria; another climber is listed as missing, writes "Kommersant" on September 12.

The body of the deceased was evacuated by helicopter to Nalchik; the search was suspended due to worsening weather and the threat of snow and ice masses collapsing.

In total, on the evening of September 6, an avalanche descended on a group of 33 climbers following the route. According to the National Guard, some of the deceased were representatives of the agency, reports RIA "Novosti".

"Caucasian Knot" also reported on other accidents in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria. Thus, in mid-August, two climbers died and at least two were injured. At the end of July, during an ascent of Elbrus, five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and one resident of the Krasnodar region died. In mid-July, during a descent from Elbrus, a 48-year-old climber from Malaysia died, who was in an unregistered group with two guides.

On July 10, two climbers fell in the Adyl-su Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria while ascending Peak Via-tau. One died, the other sustained multiple injuries. On July 7, a climber from St. Petersburg died suddenly on Elbrus.