The mysterious event that happened in 1959 has led to numerous conspiracy theories to account for the unexplained deaths. Some theories put forward have included animal attacks, hypothermia, avalanche, katabatic winds, infrasound-induced panic, or even military involvement. But, now a Russian investigation into the matter that was concluded in 2019 has blamed the death of the nine students on an avalanche and poor visibility.
The incident happened 61 years ago to a group of students who had trekked into Russia’s Ural mountains and set up camp.
It is thought they were startled by something in the midst of the night that caused them to cut through their tents and flee the campsite.
The group had cut their way out of their tents and ran to hide at a ridge 50 metres ... Read even more
