Another three mountaineers are stranded on the 4,754-metre volcano after gale-force winds hamper rescue effort
Photograph: Alexander Piragis/AlamyPhotograph: Alexander Piragis/AlamyNine climbers have died attempting to scale the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in Russia’s far east, according to local officials, with another three still trapped on the mountain.
After setting up camp at 3,300m, nine of the group set off to climb higher on Saturday, local media reported. “They were scheduled to land at an altitude of 3,300m, but due to gale force winds at 30 metres per second [67mph] they failed to do so, although two attempts were made a few hours apart,” rescuers said.
The remaining three members of the group have been able to contact their relatives, Interfax news agency reported.
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