Three American and Canadian climbers are missing in New Zealand after failing to board their flight on Monday morning. Kurt Blair, Carlos Romero, and an unidentified Canadian man planned to climb Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest mountain, through the Zurbriggen Ridge. Search and rescue efforts have been hindered by poor weather conditions, with heavy rain warnings in place near the mountain. The trio arrived in New Zealand on November 30th and were scheduled to board a plane on Monday but did not show up. Weather in the area is forecasted to be warm, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 68 degrees. Officials are working with the US and Canadian embassies to notify and support the families of the missing climbers. The search will likely resume on Thursday once weather conditions improve, and more updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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