Four men believed to be members of a climbing group from South Korea were found collapsed Tuesday in the Central Alps, and three were later confirmed dead, police said.

They were believed to be among nine South Koreans who were reported missing Monday. Five of the missing were confirmed safe Tuesday morning.

The three fatalities, all in their 70s, were found separately Tuesday morning on a climbing route between 2,728-meter Mount Hinokio and 2,931-meter Mount Hoken. They had suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and were later confirmed dead, the police said.