In February 1959, nine hikers were killed while trekking in the Ural Mountains. The Soviet government originally attributed a “compelling natural force” as the cause.
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Local news reported the group wanted to pay tribute to the 1959 victims
They were expected to be home by Wednesday, but they are yet to return
In 1959, nine cross-country skiers were killed in notorious Dyatlov Pass incident
Some found with fractured skulls and chest injuries and others with eyes missing
Theories say injuries of the group were from a big creature or even from aliens