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The group, led by 41-year-old expert survivalist , consisted of six students from Kazakhstan ranging in age from 15 to 24. They were experienced hikers and physically fit, planning to traverse the mountains and meet another hiking group led by Korovina's daughter. The Fatal Morning

: One hiker, Aleksander Krysin, suddenly collapsed, foaming at the mouth and bleeding from his eyes and ears.

: Korovina reportedly died of a heart attack while trying to help her students. Within minutes, six of the seven hikers were dead. The group, led by 41-year-old expert survivalist ,

Symptoms like foaming at the mouth and bleeding from orifices are consistent with chemical poisoning, possibly from abandoned Soviet weapons tests like . Poisonous Mushrooms

: Shortly after, other members began exhibiting similar symptoms: screaming, clutching their throats, and tearing at their clothes. : Korovina reportedly died of a heart attack

: Valentina fled the scene alone, wandering for four days until she reached a river and was rescued by a group of kayakers. Official Findings vs. Theories

On August 4, the weather suddenly turned, bringing freezing rain and snow. The group camped in an exposed area near the peak of Retranslyator. On the morning of August 5, as they prepared to move, the situation turned into a scene of madness described by the sole survivor, : Poisonous Mushrooms : Shortly after, other members began

While the official search did not begin until August 24, the autopsies eventually attributed the deaths to , with the exception of Korovina's heart attack. However, the violent symptoms described by Valentina have led to numerous alternative theories: Supporting Evidence / Context Hypothermia