2 dead, dozens trapped by avalanche in Northern Italy
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- An avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, killed two skiers and injured five others, with 25 skiers caught in the incident near Hohe Ferse mountain at about 2,400 meters altitude.
- The rescue operation involved six helicopters and around 80 personnel from various emergency services, including CNSAS, the Alpine Association, police, and firefighters.
- This avalanche season has seen an unusually high number of fatalities, with 127 deaths reported across Europe as of mid-March, surpassing the average of 100 per season.
- Italy experienced 33 avalanche-related deaths this season, part of a broader trend linked to unstable snow conditions caused by recent heavy snowstorms and increased off-piste skiing activity.
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