September 6th 2024.
Tragedy struck on the slopes of the Andes as a British tourist, Andrea Marshall, lost her life while skiing with two friends. The 27-year-old was caught in an avalanche near Bariloche in Argentina, and despite an extensive search and rescue operation, her body was not found until 11pm on Wednesday. Initial reports mistakenly identified her as an Irish national, but she has since been confirmed as a British citizen.
Andrea's two companions, Augusto Gruttadauria and Christian Erauskin, were also caught in the avalanche and suffered from hypothermia before being rescued. Augusto, from the city of Cordoba nearly 1,000 miles away, was buried under snow for 15 hours before being found alive. The search for Andrea and her colleagues lasted through the night and into the early hours of Thursday morning.
Originally from Scotland, Andrea was known to be a skilled mountaineer and worked as a ski instructor in the Aran Valley in the Spanish Pyrenees. Her passion for the outdoors was evident through the photos and videos she shared on social media of her skiing and rock climbing adventures. Friends and family remember her as an adventurous and free-spirited individual.
The Bariloche Alpine Club Rescue Commission has launched an investigation into the cause of the avalanche, with the main hypothesis being that the skiers triggered it themselves. The risk of avalanches was classified as "considerable" on the day of the incident. The Agency, a local news source, is providing updates on the situation through their Twitter and Facebook pages, and also offers a daily push alert service for those interested.
Our hearts go out to Andrea's loved ones during this difficult time. She will be remembered for her love for the mountains and her adventurous spirit. Rest in peace, Andrea.
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