Synopsis
On April 15, three climbers were confirmed dead on Yuzhu Peak in northwest China's Qinghai Province. They had gone missing earlier, prompting an immediate rescue operation. The climbers neglected the mandatory registration process, and their bodies were located later that day. Investigations into the causes of their deaths are ongoing.Key Takeaways
- Three climbers confirmed dead on Yuzhu Peak
- Missing climbers bypassed registration
- Rescue efforts hindered by weather and lack of signal
- Yuzhu Peak attracts climbers worldwide
- Investigation into the cause of death ongoing
Beijing, April 15 (NationPress) Three climbers who were previously reported missing have been confirmed dead on Yuzhu Peak, a renowned mountaineering site in northwest China's Qinghai Province, according to the provincial sports authorities as of Tuesday.
On Monday morning, emergency response officials notified the provincial sports department about the disappearance of three climbers on Yuzhu Peak. A rescue team, consisting of police, firefighters, and seasoned mountaineering guides, was promptly dispatched to initiate search operations.
Upon examining registration documents, officials found that the climbers had ignored the required registration procedure. That same day, the rescue team discovered the bodies of all three climbers on the mountain.
Due to severe weather conditions, the rescue team had to halt operations and seek shelter at the Yuzhu Peak mountaineering base camp located in Qumalai County within the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, as reported by Xinhua news agency. They resumed efforts to recover the bodies on Tuesday.
Local authorities in Qumalai, referencing initial investigations, indicated that the victims had bypassed the checkpoint before their ascent. Rescue operations faced additional difficulties due to a lack of mobile signal in the mountainous area.
The specific reasons behind this tragic incident are currently under investigation.
Rising to an elevation of 6,178 metres above sea level and located on the eastern ridge of the Kunlun Mountains, Yuzhu Peak attracts climbing enthusiasts from around the globe, including many beginners.
With its manageable altitude and breathtaking views, it provides a gentle yet exhilarating introduction to high-altitude adventures.
The Kunlun Mountain range, which derives its name from a Mongolian term meaning 'Horizontal', is one of the longest mountain chains in Asia, stretching over 3,000 km. Broadly, the range forms the northern boundary of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau south of the Tarim Basin, as stated by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF).
