Search Suspended for Stranded Russian Climber on Kyrgyzstan’s Highest Peak After Rescuer Death

Rescue efforts for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, stranded on Kyrgyzstan's highest peak, Victory Peak, have been suspended indefinitely due to severe weather conditions, including temperatures dropping to around minus 30 degrees Celsius and snowstorms. Nagovitsyna suffered a broken leg at an altitude near 23,000 feet and has been stranded for over 10 days. Italian climber Luca Sinigaglia tragically died from hypothermia and exhaustion while attempting to rescue her after delivering vital supplies. Multiple rescue attempts, including helicopter missions, were hindered by crashes, worsening weather, and injuries to rescue personnel. Authorities and mountaineering experts have expressed doubt about Nagovitsyna's survival given the extreme conditions and prolonged duration of her ordeal. This incident highlights the critical dangers of high-altitude climbing and the urgent need for improved rescue capabilities and safety measures in such environments.