The Incident at Dyatlov Pass: Russia’s Unsolved Mystery in the Ural Mountains

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In 1959, nine experienced hikers led by Igor Dyatlov mysteriously died in the Ural Mountains. Their tent was found torn from the inside, and their bodies scattered, some with severe injuries and others showing signs of hypothermia. The cause of their deaths remains unexplained, with theories ranging from an avalanche to military tests and even UFOs.

The Incident at Dyatlov Pass remains one of Russia’s most enduring mysteries, with investigators unable to conclusively determine what led to the hikers' tragic end.