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Rescue operations for Russian ⁣climber Marina Nagovitsyna, 48, have been suspended⁤ due to deteriorating weather conditions on Victory Peak (Pik Pobedy) in Kyrgyzstan. Nagovitsyna, who celebrated her birthday ⁢on August 20, according to Russian media reports, is now presumed dead by Kyrgyz authorities.

Teh initial ⁤rescue ⁤operation faced immediate setbacks. A rescue helicopter crashed during‍ attempts to reach Nagovitsyna, and a separate climbing team ⁣was forced to halt ⁢their ascent ⁢when their leader suffered a serious illness. ⁣ These incidents occurred before the complete suspension⁣ of operations on saturday, August 24, 2024.

Perilous Conditions on⁤ Victory Peak

Adil Chargynov, spokesman ⁣for the Kyrgyz Emergency Situations Ministry, announced the suspension of rescue efforts to Russian news agency RIA ‍Novosti ⁣on Saturday. He cited rapidly worsening ⁣weather as the primary reason.

Current conditions at ⁤the summit of Victory Peak are extremely ⁢hazardous, with temperatures plummeting to around minus 30 degrees celsius⁢ (approximately -22 degrees ‍Fahrenheit) at night. These frigid temperatures are compounded by strong gusts of wind and heavy snowstorms, as reported by a source within the ministry⁢ to TASS, another⁣ Russian news agency.

Presumption of ⁢Death and Recovery challenges

Kyrgyz authorities believe Nagovitsyna is unlikely to be alive.Chargynov stated, “all climbers, all experts share the view that she is unluckily no longer alive.”

Despite knowing Nagovitsyna’s‍ approximate‍ location, recovery is deemed impossible given the ‍circumstances. Dmitry Grekov, head of ⁤the ‍Victory peak base camp, ‍explained to TASS that “no one has ever been evacuated” from such a high altitude on the mountain.

Grekov emphasized the logistical difficulties,stating that a manual recovery⁢ is unfeasible and requires a helicopter capable of operating at that⁣ altitude,which Kyrgyzstan⁣ currently lacks. “It’s impossible to do it manually, only⁣ by helicopter, and we don’t have such ⁣helicopters in‍ Kyrgyzstan,” he said.

Previous tragedy for the Nagovitsyna Family

This incident marks another tragedy for the Nagovitsyna family. Marina Nagovitsyna’s husband, Sergei, died of a stroke in 2021 while climbing Khan Tengri, a 7,010-meter peak in Kazakhstan, according to reports in russian⁣ media.

About⁤ Victory Peak (Pik pobedy)

Victory Peak, also known as Pik Pobedy, is the ‍highest⁢ point in Kyrgyzstan, reaching an‍ elevation‍ of 7,134 ⁢meters (23,405 feet). It is located in the Tian⁤ Shan mountain range and is a popular, though challenging, destination for experienced mountaineers.The peak presents meaningful logistical and environmental challenges⁢ due to its remote location and extreme weather conditions.