Tragedy on Mount Dhaulagiri as Russian Climbers Perish

Tragedy struck as five Russian mountaineers perished on Nepal’s Mount Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh highest peak. The climbers, reported missing since Sunday, appeared to have slipped and fallen. A rescue helicopter discovered their bodies on Tuesday amidst the challenging terrain of the Himalayan region.

Tragedy struck on Nepal's Mount Dhaulagiri as five Russian mountaineers were confirmed dead. The climbers had reportedly slipped and fallen on the world's seventh highest peak during Nepal's autumn climbing season.

The expedition, originally planned for exploration and conquest, turned into a tragic event as the climbers went missing on Sunday. A rescue helicopter dispatched to the scene finally spotted the climbers' bodies on Tuesday.

Mount Dhaulagiri, standing at 8,167 meters (26,788 feet), remains a formidable climbing challenge. The perilous conditions that climbers face underscore the risks associated with pursuing such high-altitude adventures.

(With inputs from agencies.)