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- Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina died after being caught in a violent storm on Mount Elbrus, Russia's and Europe's highest mountain at 5,642 metres.
- They were part of a seven-member expedition from the Bosnian town of Zenica that included a married couple and a female doctor.
- Rescue teams evacuated two survivors and recovered two bodies at about 5,350 metres, but strong winds and poor visibility have delayed the recovery of three remaining bodies.
- The incident highlights the mountain's reputation for sudden storms and hazardous climbing conditions.
What to watch next
- Whether weather improves enough for rescuers to evacuate the three remaining bodies
- Official confirmation from Russian authorities of the victims' identities and nationalities
- Results of the Russian Investigative Committee's inquiry into the expedition
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Named Russia · Bosnia & Herzegovina · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Zenica · Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation · Mount Elbrus · RIA Novosti · Russia's Emergencies Ministry
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