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1 person killed in large avalanche in western Wyoming backcountry

Jan. 05, 2025 20:21 PM EST

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — An avalanche killed one skier and injured another after the group they were in triggered the large snowslide while ascending a mountain in western Wyoming. The avalanche happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Grand Teton...

Two climbers found dead on Italy's Gran Sasso massif five days after falling into ravine

Dec. 27, 2024 07:39 AM EST

ROME (AP) — The bodies of two Italian climbers have been found on Italy's Gran Sasso massif five days after they disappeared during an excursion, rescuers said. Rescue teams supported by a helicopter managed to reach the location on Friday where the two men went missing in the...

Avalanche on Bulgaria's Pirin Mountain kills 1 man

Dec. 20, 2024 11:15 AM EST

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — One person has died in an avalanche on Pirin Mountain, in southern Bulgaria, and rescue efforts are underway to find several others buried under the snow, the mountain rescue service said on Friday. According to initial information, the slide of a huge snow...