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Five missing skiers were found dead in the Swiss Alps, with the search ongoing for a sixth member of their group. The skiers, aged 21 to 58, had set out from Zermatt aiming for the village of Arolla, but severe weather conditions and a risk of avalanches forced the search to be suspended until the next day. The bodies were discovered after the search resumed, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.
A helicopter carrying skiers crashed near Terrace, British Columbia, killing at least three people and injuring several others. The local tour company, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the incident. Search-and-rescue efforts were underway, and the town's hospital was preparing to receive patients from the crash.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in Killington, Vermont after getting lost, with search and rescue crews hiking about five miles to bring 21 people to safety, including six juveniles, in single-digit temperatures. Later that same day, rescuers went back into the woods to bring two more lost skiers home to safety.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont after becoming lost in the backcountry, with search and rescue crews navigating 5 miles in single-digit temperatures to bring them back to safety. After the initial group was rescued, two more lost skiers prompted another rescue effort, with all individuals eventually being brought to safety with the assistance of various rescue teams.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont after becoming lost in the backcountry, with search and rescue crews using various methods to bring them back to safety. The group of 21 lost skiers and riders were brought back to safety first, followed by two more lost skiers later in the evening, with all individuals warming up in rescuers' vehicles. The rescuers, including volunteers from Killington Search and Rescue and the Killington Resort Ski Patrol, were commended for their efforts.
23 skiers and snowboarders, including six children, were rescued from the Vermont backcountry in single-digit temperatures by search-and-rescue teams after getting lost. The rescue mission involved hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing for about 5 miles. Additional volunteers and organizations also assisted in the large-scale rescue effort. Authorities had issued a warning about the dangers of venturing into the backcountry due to the extreme temperatures.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont after becoming lost in the backcountry, with search and rescue crews using various methods to bring them back to safety. The group, which included 21 individuals initially and two more later, was found in single-digit temperatures and warmed up in rescuers' vehicles. The rescuers, including volunteers from Killington Search and Rescue and the Killington Resort Ski Patrol, successfully located and brought all the lost individuals to safety.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont, after becoming lost in the backcountry, with search and rescue crews using various methods to bring them back to safety, including warming them up in rescuers' vehicles. The rescuers included members of Killington Search and Rescue and the Killington Resort Ski Patrol, and the police department expressed gratitude to all the volunteers who responded to the call.
Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders were rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont after becoming lost in the backcountry, with search and rescue crews using various methods to bring them back to safety. The group was warmed up in rescuers' vehicles, and two additional lost skiers were also found and brought to safety. The rescuers, including volunteers from Killington Search and Rescue and the Killington Resort Ski Patrol, were commended for their efforts.