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Hopes dashed: Kyrgyz rescuers found no signs of life in climber Nagovitsyna

Kyrgyz rescuers found no signs of life in Natalya Nagovitsyna

Another search and rescue operation has been completed in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at locating Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, who had been stranded on a small platform on Pobeda Peak at an altitude of about 7,200 meters since August 12, having suffered a serious leg injury.

Hopes dashed: Kyrgyz rescuers found no signs of life in climber Nagovitsyna
Фото: Natalia Nagovitsyna's social media accounts, source: Instagram (owned by Meta, recognized in Russia as an extremist organization whose activities are prohibited)

On the instructions of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, a comprehensive search operation was organized using modern technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with high-precision equipment and thermal imagers.

Despite the difficult and extreme weather conditions, characterized by strong gusts of wind, rescuers managed to obtain aerial monitoring images using thermal imaging technology.

However, a thorough analysis of the data obtained, as well as taking into account a combination of factors, including adverse weather conditions and the specifics of the climber's location, did not reveal any signs of life at the presumed location of Natalia Nagovitsyna.

Earlier it was reported that a criminal case would be opened against the travel company Ak-Sai Travel, which organized Nagovitsyna's ascent to Victory Peak, in connection with the tragic incident.

Earlier, it was reported that those injured while attempting to rescue climber Nagovitsyna were awaiting evacuation to Russia.

Read more: “She's waving from the top!” Nagovitsyna's son begs to give his mother a chance. There are only a few hours left.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

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