Devoted Russian climber mourns the loss of her husband and son, vigorously persevering to preserve life
Missing Russian Alpinist Natalia Nagovitsyna Declared Lost After Mountain Accident
Natalia Nagovitsyna, a 48-year-old Russian alpinist, went missing on August 12 while attempting to climb the Victory Peak, a mountain over 7,000 meters high in the Tian Shan range. Her disappearance comes just over a year after the tragic death of her husband, also a mountaineer, at the Khan Tengri, another peak less than 20 kilometers from where she became stranded.
Natalia was seeking to achieve the title of "Snow Leopard", a recognition for those who climb the five highest peaks of the former Soviet Union. The Victory Peak, approximately 20 kilometers away from Khan Tengri, was her next challenge.
During her descent, Natalia fractured her leg. Despite her efforts, she was declared missing by Kyrgyzstan authorities. An expedition companion left her in a tent with supplies and survival equipment while he went down to seek help.
For two weeks, a rescue attempt was made, but unfortunately, it was not successful. The rescue operation for Natalia Nagovitsyna was called off by authorities. The last known communication from Natalia was a video where she waved.
Natalia's 27-year-old son posted desperate messages on social media pleading for international help, convinced that his mother was still fighting to survive. His messages were based on a last video in which she waved. He believed that she was still alive, and his hope never wavered.
After losing her husband, Natalia returned to the same mountain to honor his memory, leaving a commemorative plaque and a bottle of kvas at 6,800 meters high. Her determination and resilience in the face of tragedy were a testament to her love for mountaineering and her husband.
Despite the authorities declaring the operations over, her son's messages on social media continued, filled with pleas for international help to find his mother. No information is available about him calling on any aid organizations to find his mother after the Central Asia recovery mission investigation.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers inherent in mountain climbing and the lengths to which families will go to find their loved ones. Our thoughts are with Natalia's family and friends during this difficult time.
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