VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )

VAN, TURKIYE - MARCH 18: A group of mountaineers stranded on Mount Artos are rescued by a team of climbers in Gevas district of Van, Turkiye on March 18, 2025. The 9 climbers in the area descended safely under the coordination of AFAD teams. ( Özkan Bilgin - Anadolu Agency )