Five Climbers Die in Italian Alps Avalanche
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Avalanche in Italy Claims Five Lives
An avalanche in the Ortler mountain range in South Tyrol, northern Italy, on Saturday claimed the lives of five German mountaineers.
* Initial Impact: Three climbers (two men and a woman) were entirely buried and their bodies were recovered on Saturday.
* Survivors: Two climbers who were ahead of the group escaped the avalanche and were treated for shock in a hospital.
* Missing & Found: A man and his 17-year-old daughter went missing after falling approximately 200 meters. Their bodies were found on Sunday morning.
* Circumstances: The group was attempting to summit Cima Vertana at an altitude of over 3,500 meters (11,500ft) when the avalanche struck around 4 pm. Rescuers noted it was unclear why they were attempting the summit so late in the day.
* Search Efforts: The search involved helicopters, drones, and thermal imaging. It was hampered by worsening weather conditions.