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Two hillwalkers got stuck on a steep rock face in the Cairngorms due to winter conditions and were rescued by the mountain rescue team after being stranded for several hours, with a safe return by early morning.
Three hikers were found dead near Mount Baldy in Southern California after severe Santa Ana winds hampered rescue efforts, following a fall on Devil's Backbone trail; the area has been temporarily closed for safety.
Rescuers in Nepal are searching for seven climbers who were killed in an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri, with some bodies recovered and others still missing, while additional climbers were injured and flown to Kathmandu. Two Italian climbers also died on a separate mountain after losing contact during heavy snowfall.
A Russian climber, Natalia Nagovitsyna, who broke her leg on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak and was stranded at high altitude, is presumed dead after a drone survey found no signs of life, despite earlier indications she was alive. Multiple rescue attempts failed due to extreme weather and the mountain's dangers.
Russia's chief investigator ordered an urgent rescue operation for climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, stranded at about 7,000 meters in Kyrgyzstan after breaking her leg, amid poor weather and failed rescue attempts, including a helicopter crash and a climber's death. Recent drone footage suggested she was alive, prompting Russian authorities to intervene and coordinate efforts to save her.
A rescue operation for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak has been halted indefinitely due to severe weather, after another climber, Luca Sinigaglia, died attempting to save her. Nagovitsyna, stranded with a broken leg at high altitude, is believed to be deceased, with rescue efforts hampered by dangerous conditions and lack of suitable helicopters.
Hopes are diminishing for Natalia Nagovitsyna, an injured climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak for 12 days after a failed rescue due to severe weather, with her condition uncertain and a rescue attempt that resulted in the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia.
A mountain rescue team in Italy used AI to analyze drone footage and quickly identified the helmet of a missing hiker, whose body was found nearly a year after he went missing on Monviso. The AI system significantly sped up the identification process compared to manual analysis.
Indonesian rescuers retrieved the body of 26-year-old Brazilian hiker Juliana Marins, who fell from Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, after a four-day search hindered by terrain and weather conditions.
A 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, Juliana Marins, fell approximately 600 meters from Mount Rinjani in Indonesia and was found dead after a four-day rescue effort. Her death has sparked mourning and controversy in Brazil, with accusations of misinformation from Indonesian authorities. The rescue was complicated by harsh terrain and weather conditions.
A 73-year-old hiker successfully summited Mount Columbia in Colorado but got stuck on his descent due to rain, snow, and fog. Despite being unprepared for a night in high-elevation terrain, he decided to spend the night above treeline. The next morning, experiencing extreme cold, shaking, and vomiting, he called 911 for assistance. Search and rescue advised him to wait for help due to the dangerous terrain. He was eventually rescued and taken to the hospital. This incident highlights the importance of being prepared with layers and gear, understanding the risks of altitude sickness, being aware of weather changes, and not hesitating to call emergency services when needed.
Kate Middleton made rare comments about her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, while chatting with royal fans in Wales. She confirmed that she wears Diana's engagement ring, which was given to her by Prince William in 2010, and said that Diana would have been a "brilliant grandmother" and that the family "miss her every day." Kate and William also visited Aberfan, a Welsh village struck by tragedy in 1966, where they paid their respects to those who lost their lives. They also delivered pizza to mountain rescue workers and engaged in training activities.
During a visit to meet the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team in Wales, Prince William corrected a child who thought he was the King. The royal couple also abseiled off a cliff, engaged in medical support exercises, and watched a search dog rescue demonstration. They later visited Dowlais Rugby Club and ordered 12 pizzas from the Little Dragon Pizza Van to thank the volunteers. William and Kate also posed for photos and spoke with members of the public who had gathered outside to catch a glimpse of them.
Kate Middleton and Prince William kicked off their two-day visit to Wales by joining the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team for training activities such as abseiling, medical support exercises, and a search dog rescue demonstration. Kate wore a £600 jacket, £110 grey trousers, a camouflage cap, and £175 hiking boots. The couple also visited a local rugby club and a pizza van. The visit comes amidst a busy period for the couple, with Kate recently visiting a baby bank and the family celebrating Prince Louis' fifth birthday.
Mountain rescuers in the UK's Lake District were called to help a group of hikers who became unwell after taking magic mushrooms. The Keswick Mountain Rescue Team dispatched 11 rescuers to the disorientated group, who were given advice by the team medic before being walked down. The incident took two hours to resolve. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is a Class A drug in the UK, despite increasing research into its potential benefits when treating mental disorders.