Body of one of missing people found in Chatkal

15:45, 18 октября 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Gulmira MAKANBAI KYZY

The body of one of the people trapped under an avalanche was found in Chatkal district of Jalal-Abad region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

The body of 46-year-old man was delivered by helicopter to the headquarters in Kumbel area.

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 are still 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.