Bern [Switzerland], May 26: Police have discovered the bodies of five people on the Rimpfischhorn mountain, near the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt.
The Guardian reported on May 25 that some climbers reported to authorities after discovering abandoned skis near the top of Rimpfischhorn Mountain ( Switzerland ) on May 24. Helicopters were dispatched to survey the mountain and discovered the bodies of five people on the afternoon of May 24 local time.
Swiss airline Air Zermatt said rescuers found three bodies in an avalanche and two more victims 200 meters away. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of death.
According to Air Zermatt, a group of climbers discovered the abandoned skis at an altitude of 4,000 meters on the Rimpfischhorn mountain. The mountain is about 4,200 meters high, located east of the famous ski resort of Zermatt .
Valais state police said the victims were found on the Adler glacier. Authorities are now investigating the details of the incident.
Zermatt is a popular ski resort. Climbing the Rimpfischhorn is considered a challenging journey. An avalanche four weeks ago blocked the road to Zermatt.
Air Zermatt said it had carried out another rescue mission, rescuing four people trapped on the Fiescherhorner peak. The rescue was also hampered by high winds and fog. Air Zermatt had to cancel the first mission due to bad weather and restart it six hours later.
According to the Swiss- based Snow and Avalanche Research Institute , from October 2024 to May 17, the winter season in Switzerland, at least 15 people have died due to avalanches.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
