All 9 avalanche victims recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, sheriff says
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Key Points:
- All nine victims of the fatal avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada have been recovered, according to Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon.
- Eight bodies were found on Tuesday, but harsh weather and avalanche risks delayed full recovery until Saturday, with a Black Hawk helicopter aiding the operation.
- The victims included six experienced female skiers and three professional guides; six other individuals survived the avalanche, the deadliest in the U.S. since 1981.
- The sheriff identified the victims by name and expressed condolences, emphasizing the profound impact on families, friends, and the community.
- Avalanche mitigation efforts involved using water to stabilize the snowpack, and multiple agencies collaborated on the search and recovery, with a temporary flight restriction in place over the
