Tragedy on the Slopes: Five Climbers Lost on Mount Dhaulagiri

Five Russian climbers were found dead on Nepal's Mount Dhaulagiri after going missing over the weekend. The climbers were attempting the ascent without Sherpa guides. Without contact since Sunday night, their bodies were discovered by a rescue helicopter. A sixth team member was evacuated for medical treatment.

In a tragic turn of events, five Russian climbers attempting to scale Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal have been confirmed dead. The news, announced by their hiking company, follows days of uncertainty and lack of communication with the climbers since Sunday night as they reached a formidable height.

Rescue operations were launched, and a helicopter search eventually revealed the bodies of all five at an altitude of approximately 7,600 meters on the perilous mountain slope. The climbers were tackling the 8,167-meter peak without the assistance of Sherpa guides. It is believed that they might have been connected by a single rope, leading to the simultaneous fall.

Meanwhile, their colleague, who was suffering from exhaustion, has been safely evacuated to Kathmandu for medical attention. Mountain climbing remains a vital part of Nepal's tourism economy, crucially contributing to employment and income in the region renowned for its breathtaking peaks.

(With inputs from agencies.)