Lake Tahoe avalanche: How six survivors used iPhone SOS to alert rescuers after deadly Castle Peak slide

[ad_1] 15 backcountry skiers enjoying a guided trip near Lake Tahoe were caught in a powerful avalanche, leaving eight dead, six survivors rescued after hours in freezing conditions, and one person still missing, authorities said.The avalanche struck late Tuesday morning in the Castle Peak area of the Tahoe National Forest as the group was returning […]

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Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 skiers dead, one missing after massive slide near Castle Peak

[ad_1] Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday.Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said search operations have now shifted from rescue to recovery, with families of the victims informed. The avalanche struck […]

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