Four climbers found dead on New Zealand's Mt Cook

Four climbers were found dead on Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain today.

Four climbers were found dead on Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain today.

The four climbers, believed not to be New Zealanders, were found by a local guide on the mountain. The weather around the 12,315 ft mountain was reported to be clear and sunny.

"The climbers had not been reported missing. There is no indication yet if they were caught in an ice fall or avalanche," New Zealand Police said in a statement.

Three of the climbers were roped together and the fourth was found nearby. The bodies were found above a base camp commonly used by mountaineers.

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