The number of collapses of the Alps Glacier rose to 9, and 3 people were missing.

According to Reuters reported on July 6, the Italian rescue team discovered two other victims of the Glacier collapse of the Alps on Wednesday. At least 9 people were killed now, and the whereabouts of three people were still unknown.

The Malmorada glacier in northeast Italy collapsed on July 3. Now it is confirmed that at least 9 people have died, and the whereabouts of 3 people are unknown.

Helicopter rescue (picture source: Reuters)

Malmorada Glacier is located in Malmorada and is the largest glacier in the Mountains of Dolomiti in the Alps. The collapsed part of the ice body is estimated to be 80 meters high, 200 meters long, and 60 meters wide. At that time, it dropped along the mountain at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Hiking travelers who are watching glacier scenery are dodging.

The broken ice and stones from the collapse of the Glacier of Malmorada fell at a rate of 300 kilometers per hour. The hiking travelers were dodging.

Rescuers continued to use drones for search, because there were still three people's whereabouts were unknown.

It is reported that the local Fasa Valley will hold a day of condolences on Saturday to commemorate the victims.

The cause of glacier collapse was blamed on the rise of temperature. The height of Malmorada is more than 3300 meters, which is the highest altitude mountain in Mount Dolomiti. The day before the collapse of the glacier, the temperature of the Malmorada mountain reached a record of 10 degrees Celsius.

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