Rescuers Find Final Victim in Buryatia Avalanche
Interfax
Rescuers have recovered the body of the last tourist killed in an avalanche on Mount Munkh-Sardyk in the Okinsky District of the Republic of Buryatia, officially concluding the search-and-rescue operation. The entire tourist group perished in the disaster. Authorities are investigating the cause and have urged caution in high-risk areas.
On May 1, 2026, Russian rescue authorities announced they had found the body of the final victim from an avalanche that struck Mount Munkh-Sardyk in the Okinsky District of the Republic of Buryatia. The entire tourist group perished in the disaster, with the last body recovered after days of searching.
According to official information, the avalanche buried the tourists, prompting a large-scale search operation. By the morning of May 1, rescue workers had completed their mission, removing the remains of the final victim from the scene.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the avalanche. Local officials have warned residents and tourists to exercise caution when climbing in adverse weather conditions, especially in areas with a high risk of avalanches.
