Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc after Surviving 700-foot Fall

Four climbers who went missing on Mont Blanc over the weekend have been found dead. The climbers, two Italian and two South Korean, were found at an altitude of more than 15,400 feet on the Alps' highest peak.

French rescue officials found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers near the peak of Mont Blanc after they went missing over the weekend during bad weather.

The Chamonix-Mont Blanc rescue team discovered the climbers at an altitude of more than 15,400 feet on the Alps’ highest peak.

Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc after Surviving 700-foot Fall

The climbers had alerted rescuers on Saturday afternoon, but worsening weather conditions prevented rescue teams from reaching them.

French rescue officials said Tuesday they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc on the French side after they went missing over the weekend in bad weather.

Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc after Surviving 700-foot Fall

The Chamonix-Mont Blanc search and rescue team found the two pairs of climbers at an altitude of more than 15,400 feet on the Alps’ highest peak. 

They died of hypothermia, rescue officials said.

The unaccompanied climbers had alerted rescuers on Saturday afternoon, but weather conditions continued to deteriorate, preventing rescuers from reaching their location from the ground or by helicopter.

French rescue officials said Tuesday they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc on the French side after they went missing over the weekend in bad weather.

This file photo shows Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest mountain. (AP Photo/Patrick Gardin, File)Two other Korean climbers were successfully rescued on Sunday morning at an altitude of more than 13,400 feet after rescuers deployed a highly complex operation.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFrench authorities have opened an investigation.

The climbers' deaths are a reminder of the dangers of mountaineering, even on well-known and popular peaks like Mont Blanc.

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. However, the mountain can be treacherous, especially in bad weather.

Climbers who are planning to ascend Mont Blanc should be prepared for all types of conditions and should have the necessary skills and experience to deal with emergencies.

The deaths of the four climbers on Mont Blanc are a tragedy, and our thoughts are with their families and friends.