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Two Dead, One Survives After Fall on Closed Vilyuchinsky Volcano in Kamchatka

Authorities report the lone survivor is in moderate condition with generalized hypothermia.

Overview

  • Officials say an unregistered three-person group fell on October 4 while attempting to climb the volcano, which is closed to visitors.
  • A helicopter with rescuers and medics departed at 18:22 local time, and ground teams joined the operation.
  • A man died from injuries upon the arrival of rescuers, and a second woman died during evacuation, according to regional emergency services.
  • The surviving woman was examined at about 1,500 meters, found without traumatic injuries but severely hypothermic and unable to move, and was handed over to medical teams.
  • More than 40 personnel took part in the multi-agency response, the operation has concluded, and the survivor is being hospitalized at Elizovo district hospital.