Earlier, as reported by TASS, 20 rescuers and seven pieces of equipment came out in search of the group.
“More than 40 rescuers and 12 pieces of equipment were involved in the search and rescue operation,” Pshemurzov noted.
According to him, the search continues in the harshest weather conditions.
Earlier it was reported that the number of rescued climbers from the group that requested assistance on Elbrus reached 14.