Avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol Province
An avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol province buried three German backcountry skiers, resulting in one death and critically injuring the other two. The avalanche occurred during an alpine ski outing near the town of Racines.
Key Points
- Avalanche occurred near the town of Racines in Italy's South Tyrol province
- 30 rescuers responded to the emergency
- High avalanche risk due to heavy snowfall in the area
Pros
- Quick recovery of all three skiers thanks to electronic location devices
- Fourth member of the group who stayed behind in a mountain hut was unharmed
Cons
- One skier died in the avalanche
- Two survivors were critically injured