Off-trail Avalanche Kills Two Skiers in Northern Italy
COURMAYEUR, ITALY - An off-trail avalanche on the Italian side of Mont Blanc claimed the lives of two skiers and injured another on Sunday, according to officials. The incident occurred in the Couloir Vesses, a well-known freeride route in Courmayeur, near the border between France and Switzerland, as reported by Italy's Alpine Rescue.
The avalanche struck Sunday morning, catching at least three skiers. One of the victims was transported to a hospital in serious condition but later died, the agency reported. Fifteen rescuers, three canine units, and two helicopters were deployed in the search and rescue operation.
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