TASS: the death toll on Elbrus climbers increased to three

This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in the emergency services.

“Three of the group that disappeared on Elbrus were found, they died,” he said.

Earlier it was reported about one death.

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

A rescue headquarters was organized.

According to the source, the group consists of amateur climbers.

He noted that the fate of eight people from the group on Elbrus is currently unknown, a search is underway.