Transport tractor was found on western seaside of Kamchatka. The search lasted for 2 days.
As deputy chief of Head administration of Emergency Ministry over Kamchatka oblast Roman Baikalov informed on Sunday, the lorry was found by rescuers, who departed from Ozernovsky village in snowmobiles.
Transport tractor stopped near Opala river, halfway between Ozernovsky and October villages to wait till foul weather is over. Rescuers return to the base, said Baikalov.
Caterpillar tractor MTLB pulled sledges with off-highway tractor from Ozernovsky village. Tractor had to pass 120 km along inshore of Okhotsk Sea till final destination - October village.
On January 21 rescuers were reported about loss of communication with crew of the transport tractor. Head administration of Emergency Ministry over Kamchatka oblast organized the search operation.
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