Twelve dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort
Twelve people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia, police have reported.
The victims, comprising 11 foreign nationals and one Georgian citizen, were discovered in a sleeping area above a restaurant in Gudauri, the country’s largest and highest ski resort, officials confirmed.
According to the AFP news agency, police stated that “preliminary tests show no signs of violence on the bodies,” suggesting the incident was accidental. Authorities revealed that an oil-powered generator had been used after a power outage on Friday.
The bodies were found on Saturday on the second floor of a building that houses an Indian restaurant. An investigation into the tragedy is underway, but the victims’ identities have not yet been disclosed.
Gudauri, known for its popularity among skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, offers a variety of winter sports activities catering to visitors of all skill levels.
Its history dates back to the 19th Century when it was known as a trading post on the ancient Georgian Military Road connecting Russia with Georgia.
Gudauri is located in the Caucasus mountains in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region at around 2,200m (7,200ft) above sea level and is about 120km (75 miles) north of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.
