Seven Bosnian climbers encounter crisis on Mount Elbrus

Seven climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina got into serious trouble on Mount Elbrus in Russia on 26 July 2026. The group started feeling very unwell at more than 5,100 metres above sea level. Mount Elbrus is 5,642 metres high and is the tallest mountain in Europe. One climber managed to walk down alone and told emergency services what had happened. Russian rescue teams reached the mountain and brought two climbers to safety. Sadly, two climbers died. Their bodies are at 5,350 metres, but bad weather has stopped rescuers from reaching them. Three climbers are still missing. Climbing at such high altitudes is dangerous because the air is thin and the weather can change very quickly.