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A major operation is underway as six skiers are missing in the Swiss Alps amid a high risk of avalanches in the area, disrupting rescue attempts.
The group of skiers, who ranged in age from 21 to 58, had left Zermatt Saturday morning with the goal of reaching the town of Arolla later that day.
Five out of the six missing climbers were found dead in the Swiss Alps after they had set off from Zermatt on a ski tour.
Alpine hikes and climbs are becoming more dangerous due to climate change.
Little snow cover and glaciers melting at an alarming rate amid Europe's sweltering heatwaves have put some of the most classic Alpine hiking routes off-limits. Usually at the height of summer, tourists flock to the Alps and seek out well-trodden paths up to some of Europe's most iconic peaks. But…