May 9th 2024.
Tragedy struck in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City, Utah as two skiers lost their lives in a devastating avalanche. The incident occurred after a series of spring snowstorms, according to authorities.
The alarm was raised just after 10am when a rescue team was alerted to an avalanche near Lone Peak in the Wasatch Range. Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera shared that one of the three skiers caught in the avalanche was able to free himself from the snow. He was later rescued and taken to the hospital by midday.
Unfortunately, the treacherous conditions on the mountain made it impossible for crews to search for the other two skiers. Before any rescue attempts could be made, mitigation work had to be done to ensure the safety of the rescue team.
Initially, there were fears that the skiers may have been buried in the slide. However, the sheriff has since confirmed that they did not survive. It is believed that the rescued skier was the one who called for help and he is currently being questioned by officers at the hospital.
According to Rivera, the skiers had hiked into the area on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Craig Gordon from the Utah Avalanche Center reported that about 76 centimetres of heavy, wet snow had fallen in the past three days. He also mentioned that the skiers must have been highly experienced to even attempt the "very serious terrain" in the area.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of backcountry skiing and the importance of being prepared for unexpected situations. Our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of the two skiers who lost their lives in this unfortunate event.
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