6 climbers on Mount Rainier , in Washington State USA Estimated Killed

Mount Rainier in Washington state , USA ( photo : dock ) 

6 climbers on Mount Rainier , in Washington State USA Estimated Killed



Six climbers on Mount Rainier in Washington state , USA presumed dead after searchers find their equipment in areas prone to landslides .


U.S. national park ranger Fawn Bauer said six climbers missing on Mount Rainier in Washington state , presumed dead after searchers find their equipment in areas prone to landslides .

Bauer on Sunday ( 1/6 ) says evidence suggests there is no possibility of survival . He said the search was canceled Saturday night .

A helicopter crew who flew over the area Saturday saw camping equipment and climbing equipment about 1,000 feet lower than the group's last known location . But there is no sign of the climbers .

It is believed, that the group , including two guides , falling most likely between Wednesday and Friday .

At last contact Wednesday climbers at an altitude of 3,900 meters in the northern part of Mount Rainier , known as Liberty Ridge .

The names of the climbers will be released after notification has been sent to their families .VOA