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accidents-and-disasters1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragic Avalanche Claims American Teen's Life 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 victims included a 15-year-old American boy, a man, and a woman whose identity has not yet been confirmed. The incident occurred in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, prompting an ongoing investigation by prosecutors. This tragedy follows the recent discovery of five deceased members of a Swiss family who went missing while cross-country skiing near the Matterhorn in challenging weather conditions.

via NBC News|

#accidents-and-disasters #american-teenager #avalanche

accidents-and-disasters1 year ago•0 min saved

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

natural-disasters1 year ago•1 min saved

Fatal Avalanche Claims Lives of Three Near Swiss Resort

Three people were killed and one person was injured in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt. The avalanche occurred at Riffelberg, and search operations were halted for Monday due to difficult access to the area. It remains unclear whether more people could still be missing.

via Reuters|

#avalanche #fatalities #natural-disasters

tragedy1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Discovery: 5 Cross-Country Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps

Five cross-country skiers were found dead near Zermatt, Switzerland, after going missing during a ski tour. The group, aged between 21 and 58, encountered bad weather conditions and the risk of avalanches, making the search difficult. The sixth missing person is still being sought.

via DW (English)|

#avalanche #cross-country-skiing #rescue

tragedy2 years ago•0 min saved

Tragic Death of 26-Year-Old in Swiss Alps Fall

A 26-year-old German man died after falling nearly 2,000 feet while climbing near Zermatt, Switzerland. The man was attempting to climb the Strahlhorn peak and fell while in the Adlerpass. The reason for the fall is unknown.

via The Daily Beast|

#accidents #climbing #hiking

world2 years ago•1 min saved

German Climber Dies in Tragic Fall in Swiss Alps

A 26-year-old German climber fell about 1,640 feet to his death on the Adlerpass, a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps, while climbing the Strahlhorn peak alone. His body was found on a glacier by rescuers in a helicopter. The cause of the accident is unknown. Zermatt, the resort near where the accident occurred, is home to the Matterhorn mountain and is known for its impressive peaks.

via CBS News|

#accidents #climbing #germany

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Fall Claims Life of German Climber near Zermatt Resort.

A 26-year-old German climber died after falling 500 meters in the Alps near the Swiss resort of Zermatt. The man had set out alone to climb the Strahlhorn peak and fell down a rock face on the Adlerpass, a mountain pass below the peak.

via ABC News|

#accident #accidents #climbing