Aerial search efforts have resulted in locating three young people who were declared missing in the mountains of Bakhmaro resort, Guria Region.

"Unfortunately, the fourth young man, who was reportedly hit by an avalanche, remains missing.

As for the three that were found, they refused to get into the rescue chopper until their missing friend is found. They are currently at the Guria-Adjara border,”- said Irakli Kuchava, Governor of Chokhatauri.

The search effort continues.

Four young men left for the Bakhmaro resort a few days ago to meet the New Year there, but one of them was apparently hit by an avalanche.