Investigative Committee conducts a check on the death of three climbers on Elbrus

"The Investigation Department ... initiated a pre-investigation check into the death of participants in the ascent to Elbrus," - said in a statement.

According to the latest data, the number of rescued climbers from the group that requested assistance on Elbrus has reached 14.

In total, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the group consisted of 19 people, they were at an altitude of about 5.4 km.