Volcano tourism chopper search in Russia's Kamchatka ongoing

Volcano tourism chopper search in Russia’s Kamchatka ongoing The search for survivors after an Mi-8T helicopter carrying 22 people disappeared from radar in Russia’s far-eastern Kamchatka territory on Saturday is ongoing, but has been hampered by fog, heavy rain, strong winds and the mountainous terrain. Seven walking groups have been organized, including employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and volunteers from the local forestry, while an An-26 aircraft has been deployed to aid the search. The Russian Football Union’s financial director Arseniy Zamyatin was one of the passengers being flown by experienced pilot Denis Bleshchik. A criminal case has been opened. #Russia - Boost Source: RT News