Vermisste Bergsteiger Mont Blanc: Four Climbers Found Dead
Tragic Discovery on Mont Blanc
The bodies of two Italian climbers, Sara Stefanelli and Andrea Galimberti, along with two South Korean climbers have been found near the Brenva Pass on Mont Blanc.
Search and Rescue Efforts
The climbers had been missing since Saturday. Rescue teams struggled due to inclement weather, which prevented helicopter searches on Sunday and Monday.
The Climbers' Last Messages
Prior to their disappearance, the Italian couple sent a desperate message indicating they were in danger of freezing. They managed to provide their coordinates before their phones died, situated at an altitude of 4600 meters.
Details about the Victims
- The identified Italian climbers are Sara Stefanelli and Andrea Galimberti.
- The South Korean climbers include a man in his fifties and a woman in her forties, members of a climbing club.
Previous Incidents
This summer has seen multiple fatalities on Mont Blanc, particularly in the Couloir du Goûter. Recently, two German climbers were also reported missing after a glacier mishap at the base of the Mont-Blanc massif.
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