Avalanche Kills Skier Near Kaslo
Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 3:11 PM
Prince George, B.C. – Today at approximately 11:30 am, an avalanche occurred on Meadow Mountain near Kaslo, BC. A group of 8 – 9 skiers was part of a local wilderness skiing group business on Meadow Mountain when the avalanche occurred.
One adult male was extricated from the snow and CPR performed by members of the group. Unfortunately, the male could not be revived. The deceased has been airlifted to the hospital in Nelson, BC.
The rest of the group, 3 staff and 5 – 6 skiers appear fine. No other injuries have been reported. What, if any, direct involvement that the other skiers had with the avalanche is not known at this time.
The name of the deceased is not being released, pending notification of next of kin. The B.C. Coroner’s Service and RCMP are continuing their investigation.
Comments
Very sad for those involved especially. People pay a lot of money to experience nature at its most beautiful and exciting but nature has no conscience and has no predjudices. It does what it does and is what it is. It is very beautiful and at the same time can be very dangerous.
My sincere condolances to the survivors.
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