12 climbers killed in Iran after heavy snowfall
Published : 26 Dec 2020, 18:11
Updated : 28 Dec 2020, 00:48
At least 12 mountain climbers were found dead in the northern mountains of Iran's capital Tehran after a blizzard hit the area, rescuers and police sources said Sunday, reported Xinhua.
Three separate incidents occurred in the districts of Kolakchal, Ahar, and Darabad on Friday when a sudden blizzard caused avalanches, prompting large-scale search and rescue missions.
After three days of search, the Red Crescent in Tehran on Sunday called off their operations, saying they have rescued 14 people trapped in the northern heights of the capital and recovered 11 bodies.
Also in the day, police in Kolakchal district said they found a 12th victim of the blizzard, according to semi-official news agency Tasnim.
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