Overview
- The seven‑member Bosnian team began climbing on July 24 and reportedly strayed from the route as a violent storm quickly worsened.
- Rescuers evacuated two survivors for medical care and recovered two bodies at about 5,350 metres before weather forced operations to pause.
- Search teams later located three additional bodies at high altitude but strong winds and poor visibility have so far prevented their evacuation.
- Bosnian officials and local media said the dead were nationals from Zenica and Bosnia's foreign minister described the event as a major tragedy.
- Mount Elbrus rises to about 5,642 metres and is known for sudden storms and strong winds that make high‑altitude rescue difficult, so teams will wait for safer conditions before resuming removal and investigation.