Incident Summary
Two climbers died on Aoraki, New Zealand's highest mountain, while two others from their group were safely rescued.
Key Details
A group of four attempted the summit when two, roped together, fell near the peak around 11:50pm. Rescue helicopters airlifted the survivors early the next morning, uninjured, after an alert late Monday. Search teams located the deceased climbers' bodies several hours later in challenging alpine terrain.
Authorities reported the tragic deaths of two climbers on Aoraki, with recovery efforts ongoing amid difficult conditions.
Author Summary
Tragic fall on Aoraki/Mount Cook claimed two climbers' lives—one a qualified guide and his client—while rescuers saved the other two from the group amid tough high-altitude conditions. (148 characters)
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