“Two people were discharged, two more patients who were previously in intensive care were transferred to ordinary wards.

A mountain climber from St. Petersburg underwent an operation on his lower leg, he feels well, ”Interfax quotes a statement.

It is noted that there are currently nine people in the hospital.

“Everyone has a positive trend,” the regional health ministry said.

Earlier it was reported that the number of dead climbers from the group that requested assistance in climbing Elbrus reached five. 

Rescuers managed to evacuate 14 victims.