"Reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have received, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived," Vicki Walker, a senior New Zealand police officer, stated.
"The search for them has ended and the families of the men have been informed," Walker added, emphasizing the tragic conclusion to the rescue efforts.
"The operation to rescue them had to be paused on Tuesday because of bad weather and it only resumed on Friday," indicating the challenges faced by search teams.
"Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook is popular among experienced climbers but several people have died on the mountain, with more than 240 deaths recorded since the 20th century."
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