Bishkek, Aug. 17, 2026 /Kabar/. A search for the missing climbers on Korumdu Peak in the Alay District of Osh Region is underway in Kyrgyzstan, taking into account weather conditions. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyz Republic told Kabar.
According to the ministry, shoes belonging to the climbers were found during the search on August 16. Their backpack, sleeping bag, and other personal belongings were also found during earlier searches. The ministry emphasized that the climbers' bodies have not yet been recovered.
It is noted that given the altitude and danger of the search area, as well as the risks associated with melting ice at top of mountains, the search has been temporarily suspended.
"A special group will be formed to conduct the next phase of the search, after which its composition and timeframe will be determined. The date for the second phase will also be agreed upon with the relatives of the missing climbers. The second phase of the search is tentatively planned for late August or September," the ministry stated.
The ministry added that after the search was completed on August 16, rescuers were transported from Korumdu Peak to the village of Sary-Tash. They were accompanied by the equipment and machinery used in the search, as well as the relatives of the missing climbers.
Meanwhile, BelTA reports, citing Alexander Godlevsky, chairman of the Belarusian Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, that human bodies were discovered during a drone survey of the slope. These are probably the missing climbers.
According to him, during a flight over the slope on the morning of August 16, the drone recorded the location of a snow and rock avalanche. While reviewing the footage, bodies were spotted in the area near previously discovered items. These are highly likely members of the group.
"The boys' bodies were found, but they were not identified. The snow and ice conditions there were very challenging, with very difficult terrain. No one could reach the boys. We saw the situation from a drone. What we learned was thanks to the constant use of equipment (helicopters, drones) and the analysis of the information received," said Alexander Godlevsky.
BelTA noted that the group consisted of three climbers, two of whom were Belarusian citizens. After climbing Kurumdy Peak, they lost contact. A joint team of Belarusian and Kyrgyz representatives was established to search for them.
