A deadly South Tyrol avalanche kills 2 skiers, trapping 25 near the Austria border
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- An avalanche on Saturday in South Tyrol, Italy, near the Hohe Ferse mountain killed two skiers and injured five others, with 25 skiers caught in the incident.
- The avalanche occurred at about 7,874 feet altitude near Ratschings, close to the Austrian border, prompting a large rescue operation involving six helicopters and around 80 rescuers.
- This winter season has seen a higher-than-average number of avalanche fatalities in Europe, with 127 deaths reported as of mid-March, surpassing the usual average of 100 per season.
- The surge in fatalities has been linked to an unstable snowpack caused by recent heavy snowstorms and increased off-piste skiing activity.
- Climate experts suggest
