Massive Avalanche Kills 3 in Popular Austrian Ski Resort St. Anton
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Key Points:
- A massive avalanche in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, on February 20 resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries, with five people caught in the slide in a free-ski area near the Rendlbahn sector.
- Emergency response involved police, mountain rescue teams, and helicopters, with rescue efforts continuing into the evening; two victims died at the scene and a third died after hospital transport.
- The avalanche occurred in ungroomed, off-piste terrain during a high avalanche danger level (4 out of 5), where avalanches can be easily triggered, highlighting the inherent risks of skiing in such areas.
- St. Anton is a major ski resort known for challenging terrain and deep snow, attracting advanced skiers, but the
