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accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

Tragic Avalanche Claims American Teen and 2 Others in Swiss Resort

An American teenager and two others were killed in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt, with one person sustaining serious injuries. The incident occurred in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, and the victims included a 15-year-old American boy, a man, and a woman whose identity has not yet been confirmed. Prosecutors are investigating the incident, which follows the recent discovery of five members of a Swiss family who died while cross-country skiing in the same area.

via The Associated Press|
#accidents-and-disasters#avalanche#matterhorn
tragedydisaster1 year ago

Search for Missing Skier in Switzerland Amid Tragic Deaths

Helicopters are searching for a missing skier near the Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland after five other members of the party, including members of the same family, were found dead in "catastrophic" conditions. The group of cross-country skiers went missing near the Tête Blanche mountain, and authorities have described the weather conditions as severe, with snow storms, high winds, and extreme temperatures. Another off-piste skier was also killed in a separate incident in the same canton due to avalanches.

via Reuters|
#avalanche#matterhorn#search-and-rescue
world1 year ago

"Tragic End to Swiss Alps Ski Trip: 5 Skiers Found Dead, Search Continues for 6th"

Five cross-country skiers, including members of the same Swiss family, were found dead in the Swiss Alps near the Matterhorn after going missing over the weekend, with another skier still missing. The group set out in good conditions but faced catastrophic weather, triggering a search effort that was hindered by poor weather conditions. The search for the sixth person continues, with authorities remaining hopeful but realistic given the challenging conditions.

via CBS News|
#matterhorn#search-and-rescue#skier-death
tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: 5 Skiers Found Dead, 1 Still Missing in Swiss Alps

Five cross-country skiers, including members of the same Swiss family, were found dead near Switzerland's Matterhorn after going missing over the weekend, while the search for a sixth skier persists. The group had set out in good conditions but encountered deteriorating weather. One skier was able to communicate their location before the search was hindered by poor weather conditions. An investigation into the circumstances of their deaths is underway.

via The Associated Press|
#alpine-ridge#cross-country-skiing#matterhorn