QuestionsDyatlov Pass incidentWhat caused the rib and skull fractures in Dubinina, Zolotaryov and Thibeaux-Brignolles?Answer
Answer · Dyatlov Pass incident
They fell into the ravine, or snow collapsed onto them in the den, after reaching the forest.
They fell into the ravine, or snow collapsed onto them in the den, after reaching the forest.
Where it stands
DisputedOne piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- The injuries occurred at the ravine, so the three could walk from the tent; the den floor and bodies lie where a fall or collapse would put them.
What would rule it out
- Evidence that the injuries were sustained at the tent (blood in the tent, or inability to walk).
Evidence 1 for · 1 against
FOR
The questions it answers
Most likelyA dense snow slab struck them while they lay on packed skis and gear, which acted as a rigid base
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). They fell into the ravine, or snow collapsed onto them in the den, after reaching the forest. [Answer ANS0D79DRR25MZ1]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D79DRR25MZ1
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title = {They fell into the ravine, or snow collapsed onto them in the den, after reaching the forest.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D79DRR25MZ1},
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