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The bodies of two of six Russian men missing in a remote mountainous area of north-west China have been found by rescuers, reports say. The bodies of three of six Russian men missing in a remote mountainous area of north-west China have been found by rescuers, reports say.
The six Russians went missing several weeks ago while on a canoe trip on the Yurungkax River in Xinjiang region.The six Russians went missing several weeks ago while on a canoe trip on the Yurungkax River in Xinjiang region.
A search was launched after they failed to meet their Chinese interpreter on 2 September after beginning their trip in mid-August.A search was launched after they failed to meet their Chinese interpreter on 2 September after beginning their trip in mid-August.
Clothing and two canoes belonging to the group have already been found.Clothing and two canoes belonging to the group have already been found.
The bodies of the two men, who have not been identified, were found underneath a canoe on the rugged upper reaches of the Yurungkax, China's official news agency, Xinhua, said. The bodies of two of the men were found on Saturday underneath a canoe on the rugged upper reaches of the Yurungkax, China's official news agency, Xinhua, said.
A joint group of Chinese and Russian searchers discovered the bodies on Saturday. The third body was found on Sunday.
Earlier, rescuers found two of the group's red canoes with clothing belonging to the men piled neatly beside them, Russia's Tass news agency said. None of the men have been identified. Their bodies have been taken to the local city of Hotan for examination to discover the cause of death.
A joint group of Chinese and Russian searchers has been parachuted into the roadless region.
Helicopters are also scouring the area, looking for the remaining tourists.
On Wednesday, rescuers found two of the group's red canoes with clothing belonging to the men piled neatly beside them, Russia's Tass news agency said.
Iron bars used to fix canoes were also found at the site.Iron bars used to fix canoes were also found at the site.
The Yurungkax River flows north from the Kunlun mountains through steep gorges before drying up in the Taklamakan Desert.