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Two Men in their 70’s Died on Mont Blanc in a Busy Weekend for Rescue Crews

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According to Le Dauphine, a 71-year old Swiss man died, and his 57-yearย old guide was seriously injured when they fell at the bottom of Mont Blanc du Tacul 13,937-feet) after their rope broke loose. The guide was transported by helicopter to the hospital. The Chamonix High Mountain Rescue Team (PGHM) are investigating the cause of the accident. Another death occurred […]
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Russian Climber Stuck at 20,000-Feet on Latok I in Karakoram Range after his Partner Fell to his Death

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Russian mountaineer Alexander Gukov is currently trapped at 20,000-feet on Latok I, a 23,442-foot peak in the Karakoram range of Pakistan,ย after witnessing the death of his climbing partner Sergey Glazunov. A rescue operation is currently underway in a race against time. Wednesday, July 25, Gukov and his partner Sergey Glazunov, began retreating down the mountain, having climbed to within 600 […]
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2 Climbers Died after Falling Over 4,000-Feet Off the South Face of the Matterhorn, Italy

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Two mountain climbers died Wednesday, 18th July, after falling some 4,254-feet off the south face of the Matterhorn in Italy, sources told ANSA. The accident happened at around noon at a height of some 14,436-feet, they said. A witness saw them fall and alerted the Val d’Aosta mountain rescue service which recovered the bodies and took them to Breuil-Cervinia.
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