Romanian Climbers Found Dead in Alps | Denver News

Two Romanian climbers missing in the Italian Alps for over a week have been found dead in a crevasse on Gran Paradiso — a brutal, high-altitude peak in Italy’s oldest national park. Their last known contact was July 9th, and rescuers say the tragedy underscores a troubling trend: mountain fatalities are surging, with 2025 seeing a 13% jump to 528 deaths — including a deadly avalanche week earlier this year. The mountains demand respect — and sometimes, they take it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5d000eadf6c199e