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UPDATE: 3 skiers buried in Colorado avalanche found dead
A group of 7 skiers triggered the avalanche, now, the 3 that were missing were found buried
February 8, 2021 3:55 am
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An overview of the accident site. The red line marks the general path of the group, down the slope and then down the gully. The blue lines mark the approximate boundaries of the avalanche. The large avalanche on the left caught the group of skiers. The small avalanche on the right released sympathetically. (Image courtesy of Telluride Helitrax)
An overview of the accident site. The red line marks the general path of the group, down the slope and then down the gully. The blue lines mark the approximate boundaries of the avalanche. The large avalanche on the left caught the group of skiers. The small avalanche on the right released sympathetically. (Image courtesy of Telluride Helitrax)
Three skiers are missing after getting caught in a large avalanche in Colorado
Three skiers are missing after getting caught in a large avalanche between the Colorado towns of Silverton and Ophir, according to a preliminary report from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
The three belonged to a larger group of back-country skiers who were traveling Monday and triggered the avalanche in an area locally known as “The Nose.”
Four people were caught in the avalanche and fully buried in debris, the report said. One of the skiers was found and had sustained minor injuries, the report added.
Search-and-rescue operations for the other three were suspended Tuesday night due to the threat of another avalanche in the area, according to the information center (CAIC).
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San Juan County Office of Emergency Management is seeking donations to support the San Juan County, New Mexico, COVID Shelter.
The NMDOH has set up a location for first responders and those experiencing homelessness to quarantine if they test positive for COVID-19 and do not need to be hospitalized.
The shelter is in need of bottled water and sports drinks for the people residing in the shelter.