Climbers were stranded on Mount Artos, and one of them broke their leg.

Climbers were stranded on Mount Artos, and one of them broke their leg.

18.03.2025 16:21

A group of climbers who were ascending Mount Artos, located in the Gevaş district of Van, encountered an accident during their descent when one of the climbers fell and broke his leg. A rescue operation was initiated to save the climbers who were stranded at an altitude of 3,100 meters.

A group of climbers who ascended Mount Artos in the Gevaş district of Van began their descent after reaching the summit. An unfortunate accident occurred along the route.

Climbers stranded on Mount Artos, one of them broke their leg

DESPERATE SITUATION AT 3,100 METERS ALTITUDE

At an altitude of 3,100 meters, one of the climbers fell and broke their leg. The climbers stranded in the area reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Following the climbers' report, teams from AFAD, UMKE, and the gendarmerie were dispatched to the area. Rescue operations were initiated for the stranded climbers.

Climbers stranded on Mount Artos, one of them broke their leg

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