He Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) Ancash reported on the alleged disappearance of three mountaineers in it Huascaran National Parkin the section between Field 2 and Field 1 of the snowy Huascaranat an approximate altitude of 6,000 m asl
He Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) Ancash reported on the alleged disappearance of three mountaineers in it Huascaran National Parkin the section between Field 2 and Field 1 of the snowy Huascaranat an approximate altitude of 6,000 m asl
According to preliminary information, a group of approximately 20 people He is moving towards the area to carry out search work.
It is known as the highest mountain in Peru, since it is located at more than 6,768 meters above sea level. It is located in the Huascarán National Park on the border of the provinces of Yungay and Carhuaz, in Áncash. In order to climb Huscarán, you must first reach Yungay, then go to the town of Musho. From that point, take a four-hour walk to the Raimondi glacier, where several people stay to acclimatize. Remember that the expedition lasts 6 to 7 days. (Photo: Shutterstock)
One of the missing people goes by the name of Alejandro Manuel Ugarte Jordan, it is expected in the next few hours to know the identity of the other two.
Meanwhile, in order to strengthen search actions, the COER Ancash has been coordinating with the High Mountain Rescue Division of the National Police of Peru (DEPSAM PNP) – Áncash Caraz, the Association of Mountain Guides of Peru (AGMP)the Huaylas Norte Health Network and other competent institutions.
Likewise, permanent monitoring of the event is maintained with the purpose of collecting information that allows clarifying the circumstances of the event and determining the type of danger associated with this event. emergency.
Last month, it was reported that three young mountaineers disappeared to climb the snowy Tocllarahuin the Ancash region. According to the AGMPthe snowfall occurred near the so-called “shoulder” of the snowy mountain, located at about 5,400 meters of altitude.
After several days, Peruvian mountain guide Florentino Caldua was rescuedHowever, the accident left two mountaineers deceased: the Mexican citizen Daniel Navarro and his wife, the Canadian Sandra Covone.
