All nine victims recovered in Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe
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A powerful atmospheric river storm unleashed several feet of snow, triggering a catastrophic avalanche in the Sierra Nevada north of Lake Tahoe. After five days of perilous search-and-rescue work in deep snow and whiteout conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies, ending the deadly incident that killed six skiers and three Blackbird Mountain Guides. The disaster is being described as the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, with agencies across state and local levels aiding in the long, strenuous recovery effort and identifying the nine victims.
Topics:nation#avalanche#backcountry-skiing#climate-and-environment#lake-tahoe#mountain-guides#sierra-nevada
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