Three Killed, One Rescued Rescued From Austria Alps Avalanche
Initially it was feared there may have been more fatalities, but in the end four people were found to have been buried.
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U.S. Teen Among Three Killed in Swiss Ski Resort Avalanche
One of the three people killed by an avalanche at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was a 15-year-old boy from the United States.
Two Hikers Killed by Avalanche in the Italian Alps Near Switzerland
Two hikers on snowshoes were killed by an avalanche in the Italian Alps near Switzerland, a rescue service said Sunday.
Five Killed, 48 Missing in Chinese Coal Mine Collapse
Chinese state media reported on Thursday that at least five people were killed and 48 are missing after an open-pit coal mine in northern Inner Mongolia collapsed in a landslide.
U.S. Pro Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Japanese Avalanche
Professional skier Kyle Smaine, 31, died in an avalanche Sunday afternoon in Japan on the eastern slope of Mount Hakuba Norikura, according to multiple sources.
Twenty-One-Year-Old Man Killed in Avalanche While Snowmobiling with Brother
A 21-year-old man died after his snowmobile triggered an avalanche on Saturday in Cook City, Montana.
WATCH: Air Support Crew Rescues Injured Man Trapped in Avalanche
Emergency crews in Washington saved a man who became trapped during an avalanche recently, and the rescue was caught on camera.
Three Skiers Found Dead After Massive Colorado Avalanche
Three skiers were tragically killed Monday during a massive avalanche near Silverton, Colorado, that brought down 20 feet of ice and snow.
California Firefighters Rescue Missing Teen Buried in Five Feet of Snow
Firefighters saved a 14-year-old’s life after he found himself trapped beneath several feet of snow in Truckee, California, on Wednesday.
Skier Miraculously Survives After Being Buried Under Avalanche
An Austrian skier’s life was saved Wednesday in what rescuers are calling a “Christmas miracle,” after an avalanche trapped him under the snow for five hours.
Christmas ‘Miracle’: Boy Survives 40-Minute Avalanche Burial in French Alps
A 12-year-old London boy survived being buried under snow for 40 minutes in the French Alps Wednesday after being overwhelmed by an avalanche while skiing with his parents.
Avalanche in French Alps Leaves Three Dead
LYON (AFP) – A late-season avalanche killed two skiers and their guide in the French Alps near the Italian border Tuesday, local officials said. The avalanche struck in the Albaron area, the mayor of nearby Bonneval-sur-Arc, Gabriel Blanc, told AFP.
Avalanche Buries ‘Many’ Skiers in French Alps
TIGNES, FRANCE (AFP) – An avalanche hit a ski slope in the popular French Alps resort of Tignes on Tuesday, engulfing “many” skiers, police said.
At Least Four Dead in French Alps Avalanche, Five More Missing
PARIS (AP) — At least four skiers were killed in an avalanche Monday in the French Alps near the resort of Tignes, and rescuers say they are trying to dig out five others from the snow with shovels. Many in the group are reported to be related.
Final Death Toll for Italy Avalanche Reaches 29
An earthquake-induced avalanche that buried a hotel in central Italy last week has killed a total of 29 people according to latest reports.
Final Toll in Italy Avalanche Stands at 29 as Search Ends
PENNE, Italy (AP) — The final death toll from Italy’s devastating avalanche stands at 29 after the remaining bodies were pulled out of the rubble of a hotel crushed by tons of snow, firefighters said Thursday.
Toll From Italy Avalanche Climbs to 14 as Hopes Diminish
FARINDOLA, Italy (AP) — The death toll from an avalanche in central Italy climbed to 14 on Tuesday as hopes began to fade that any of the 15 people still missing might be found alive under a mountain resort buried by tons of snow and rubble.
Italy: Avalanche Buries Hotel, 30 People Dead or Missing
An earthquake-induced avalanche has enveloped a small hotel in central Italy, where at least 30 are missing and many presumed dead.
California Climbers Surviving Everest–for Now–While Rescue Uncertain
Over 4,600 people are reportedly presumed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday and the numbers continue to rise, but nine Californians in various stages of rescue or distress remain alive at this point.
Southern Californian Killed in Nepal Earthquake
On Saturday, the 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal, its worst earthquake in 80 years, killing roughly 3,600 people, claimed the life of at least one Southern Californian and triggered Governor Jerry Brown to send 57 Los Angeles County firefighters to aid in search and rescue efforts.
