TEHRAN, Dec 28 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 12 mountain climbers were found dead, in the northern mountains of Iran’s capital Tehran, after a blizzard hit the area, rescuers and police sources, said.
Three separate incidents occurred in the districts of Kolakchal, Ahar, and Darabad on Friday, when a sudden blizzard caused avalanches, prompting large-scale search and rescue missions.
After three days of search, the Red Crescent in Tehran yesterday called off their operations, saying, they have rescued 14 people trapped in the northern heights of the capital and recovered 11 bodies.
Also in the day, police in Kolakchal district said, they found a 12th victim of the blizzard, according to semi-official news agency, Tasnim.– NNN-IRNA
