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us-news5 days ago•2 min saved

Jet Blue Finds Forever Home After Las Vegas Airport Rescue

A two-year-old goldendoodle named Jet Blue was abandoned at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, left tied to a ticketing counter; after the owner was arrested for leaving the dog due to missing paperwork and a mandatory hold period, the pup was placed with a rescue and ultimately adopted by Las Vegas officer Skeeter Black and his family, turning a case of abandonment into a heartfelt adoption and prompting a reminder not to abandon pets.

via NBC News|

#adoption #airport #dog

usnews6 days ago•5 min saved

Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche Ends Fatal Backcountry Tragedy

Nine skiers were killed in a Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe; after days of dangerous weather, rescuers recovered all victims from a 15-person backcountry group that included six women and three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, with four survivors previously rescued as crews fought through high avalanche danger and a storm.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #backcountryskiing #california

national6 days ago•2 min saved

Nine Backcountry Skiers Killed in Lake Tahoe Avalanche; Bodies Recovered as Investigations Begin

Nine backcountry skiers, including six close friends and three Blackbird Mountain Guides, were killed in a Lake Tahoe avalanche on the California side. After several days of unsafe conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies—five pulled out Friday and four on Saturday—from a 15-person incident that left six survivors. Rescue crews faced brutal weather as PG&E used water to stabilize the slope. Investigations are underway by the Sierra Avalanche Center, Cal/OSHA, and the sheriff’s office to determine weather factors, route choices, trigger type, and any potential negligence; the group had shortened its three-day tour due to a storm.

via NBC News|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #investigation

animals6 days ago•18 min saved

Mice exhibit CPR-like care for distressed cage-mates, linked to oxytocin

A USC-led study observed mice performing first-aid–like behaviors toward an unconscious cage-mate—sniffing, grooming, and face-directed actions—triggered by unresponsiveness and strengthened by oxytocin signaling; responses are stronger for familiar cage-mates, suggesting an innate caregiving tendency that could aid group survival, though it is not human CPR.

via Earth.com|

#animals #first-aid #mice

us-news6 days ago•8 min saved

Tahoe Backcountry Tragedy: Nine Dead, Six Survive in Avalanche

A guided backcountry ski trip near Lake Tahoe was hit by a powerful avalanche during a major winter storm, killing or leaving as many as nine people dead or presumed dead while six others survived; rescuers faced extreme conditions to reach buried skiers, and investigators are examining possible negligent factors as forecasters warned of high avalanche danger.

via CNN|

#avalanche #backcountry #rescue

us-news7 days ago•3 min saved

Lake Tahoe avalanche: investigators weigh criminal negligence in deadly incident

Nevada County investigators are examining whether criminal negligence contributed to a deadly avalanche that swept a group of 11 skiers and 4 guides near Castle Peak, north of Lake Tahoe, killing at least eight during a severe storm with avalanche dangers and warnings in place. Rescue efforts faced treacherous conditions, eight bodies were recovered and one person remains missing, with several injured. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is probing the guiding company Blackbird Mountain Guides as authorities review why the trip proceeded amid avalanche watches, marking the deadliest U.S. avalanche since 1981.

via CBS News|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #criminal-negligence

us8 days ago•3 min saved

Nine victims, six survivors after Tahoe-area avalanche

An avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area of California on Feb. 17 killed eight skiers and left one missing and presumed dead, with six others surviving after sheltering in tarps. A rescue operation involving about 46 personnel recovered the survivors, and authorities note it is the deadliest U.S. avalanche in roughly 45 years.

via USA Today|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #beacons

california8 days ago•10 min saved

Eight Die, One Missing in California’s Deadliest Backcountry Avalanche

A 15‑person backcountry group, including four guides, faced a deadly blizzard‑driven avalanche above Donner Pass near the Frog Lake huts in the Sierra Nevada. Eight skiers were killed, one is missing and presumed dead, and six survived (two hospitalized). The eight bodies remained on the mountain Tuesday–Wednesday due to ongoing severe weather, as rescue crews worked through whiteout conditions. The disaster sparked scrutiny of the guiding company’s decision to proceed in the forecasted storm, while officials urged caution about backcountry travel amid dangerous avalanche conditions.

via Los Angeles Times|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #california

world9 days ago•25 min saved

Eight dead, one missing as California avalanche shifts to recovery

Eight of the nine skiers missing after a Sierra Nevada avalanche have been found dead, with one still unaccounted for as authorities pivot from rescue to recovery amid ongoing dangerous weather and high avalanche risk. Six others were rescued earlier, with some in hospital, while officials urge people to heed avalanche forecasts and avoid backcountry travel as the situation continues to unfold.

via BBC|

#avalanche #california #missing-persons

us-news9 days ago•6 min saved

Rescuers Race to Find 9 Missing After Castle Peak Avalanche in Sierra Nevada

Rescuers in the Sierra Nevada near Castle Peak are scrambling to locate nine backcountry skiers still missing after an avalanche, with six others rescued after signaling rescuers via emergency beacons amid ongoing heavy snowfall and high winds. The 15-person group, including four guides, was on a three-day trip from Frog Lake huts near Truckee; forecasters had warned of dangerous avalanche conditions, and relief efforts were hampered by worsening weather, raising concerns it could become one of the deadliest US avalanches in decades in the Lake Tahoe area.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #castle-peak

news9 days ago•2 min saved

Search Continues for Nine Missing After Lake Tahoe Backcountry Avalanche

Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after an avalanche struck a guided group near Castle Peak, Lake Tahoe, with six others rescued; the 15-person expedition (four guides and 11 clients) was on a three-day trip. Two of the rescued were hospitalized, and ongoing heavy snowfall and winds are likely to hamper search efforts, raising the possibility this could become one of the deadliest U.S. avalanches if the missing are not found alive.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #castle-peak

science9 days ago•3 min saved

Tahoe Avalanche: Nine Skiers Missing as Rescue Teams Push Through High-Risk Backcountry

Backcountry skiers near Castle Peak in the Lake Tahoe region are missing after an avalanche; six of the 15 initially involved have been rescued, with authorities warning of ongoing high avalanche danger and a slow, difficult rescue operation as crews from multiple agencies work to reach the site.

via BBC|

#avalanche #california #lake-tahoe

us-news10 days ago•3 min saved

Six rescued, ten missing after California backcountry avalanche amid winter storm

Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were reported missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak in Northern California as a powerful winter storm hit the region; 46 emergency responders are working to reach the skiers, with authorities warning of high avalanche danger in backcountry areas.

via PBS|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #california

local10 days ago•5 min saved

Six rescued, ten missing after Sierra Nevada avalanche amid winter storm

Six backcountry skiers were found alive after an avalanche at Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada; ten others remain missing as rescuers battle blizzard conditions, using snowcats, snowmobiles and emergency beacons while the group shelters in place awaiting rescue.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #california

usnews10 days ago•4 min saved

Six rescued, ten missing after Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe amid Sierra Nevada storm

Six backcountry skiers were found alive and ten more were missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada during a powerful winter storm; search and rescue teams combed the area northwest of Lake Tahoe, with officials warning of dangerous backcountry conditions amid ongoing efforts to locate those buried.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#avalanche #backcountry #california