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Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Two Hungarian Climbers

2/7/2026

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Two climbers aged 38 and 37, Hungarian nationals, died in an avalanche in Slovakia's High Tatras near Tupa peak.
Rescue efforts were hindered by adverse weather, preventing helicopter access.
Emergency teams reached the area on foot due to the remote terrain.
The mountain rescue service noted only a slight avalanche danger in the region at the time.

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Story summary

Two climbers aged 38 and 37, Hungarian nationals, died in an avalanche in Slovakia's High Tatras near Tupa peak.
Rescue efforts were hindered by adverse weather, preventing helicopter access.
Emergency teams reached the area on foot due to the remote terrain.
The mountain rescue service noted only a slight avalanche danger in the region at the time.