Ski Tourers Caught In A Swiss Avalanche Found Alive

2023-04-08 02:09:08

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) © Keystone / Laurent Gillieron

All 16 of those buried in an avalanche on Saturday in southwestern Switzerland have been found alive.

This content was published on April 8, 2023 April 8, 2023 minutes Keystone-SDA/ac

"Fortunately, all of the buried people were recovered alive by the rescue workers. Two people were flown to the hospital by helicopter," said a press release from air zermatt.external link

The avalanche occurred in the Alphuebel area in the Saas Fee valley in canton Valais. Major resources were mobilised for the search and rescue operation.

Eight helicopters were deployed and experienced rescue specialists from Zermatt and the Saas Valley as well as dog teams were pressed into service. They were accompanied by the local fire brigades to support them.

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