Bodies of 3 more people trapped under avalanche found in Chatkal
The bodies of three more people trapped under an avalanche have been found in Chatkal district of Jalal-Abad region. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
They were taken by helicopter to the headquarters in Kumbel area. The search for two more citizens continues.
Earlier, rescuers found the body of a 46-year-old man.
Recall, six people went missing in Chatkal after going to the mountains to collect herbs. 14 people left on October 9. The group headed to a remote area, then communication was lost. Relatives of the villagers turned to rescuers for help. Eight people were found, and six more were missing.
According to local residents, an avalanche descended in Ak-Sai mountains area on October 14. It probably covered the people.
An Emergencies Ministry helicopter took off to search for the missing on October 18.
