Kamchatka, Russia – Kamchatka rescuers evacuated a surviving tourist after an incident on the slopes of Vilyuchinsky volcano.

Officials said the woman was not injured during the hike, but the descent required negotiating a steep, icy slope. Another female climber slipped from the slope and died of her injuries during the descent. A man also died from his injuries.

More than 40 specialists took part in the search and rescue, supported by volunteers and medics. The overnight operation continued through the night as teams worked to reach the stranded hiker.

At about 1,500 metres, medics examined the woman and found she had hypothermia and could not move unaided. Rescuers carried her on a stretcher to the foot of the volcano and handed her over to doctors.

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