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- Two climbers died on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, after they fell near the summit while roped together.
- Two other climbers from the same group were rescued unharmed after a search that began late Monday night.
- Aoraki, in the Southern Alps, has seen more than 240 deaths since the 20th century.
- In December 2024, three climbers, including two Americans, went missing and were presumed dead after their belongings were found.
