Body of last avalanche victim found

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globeandmail.com: Body of last avalanche victim found




Canadian Press

December 30, 2008 at 2:33 PM EST

FERNIE, B.C. — The body of the eighth and final victim of a series of deadly avalanches in southeastern B.C. has been recovered.

Daniel Bjarnason was in a group of 11 snowmobilers who set out Sunday from Sparwood, B.C., en route to Revelstoke.

An avalanche hit some of the group members near Fernie.

Other group members came to their aid and were hit by a second avalanche.
Randy Roberts, father-in-law of avalanche victim Danny Bjarnason, speaks to the media about eight dead snowmobilers in Fernie, B.C., Tuesday.

Randy Roberts, father-in-law of avalanche victim Danny Bjarnason, speaks to the media about eight dead snowmobilers in Fernie, B.C., Tuesday. (The Canadian Press)
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Three members of the group managed to dig themselves out and walk to safety before more snow came crashing down, but eight men were buried.

Mr. Bjarnason's body was recovered by search-and-rescue personnel using probes, with some assistance from one of the survivors, Jeff Adams, who helped pinpoint the location.

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[mb1]

My heart just aches for the families in Sparwood.

[steveo]

Thoughts and prayers are with the families R I P

[Slamnek]

It brings tears to my eyes and a chill down my spine. Can't imagine the pain that the family, friends and town is feeing right now. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to all that are involved.

[Bearded Satchel]

This is a tragic event. My thoughts go out to all the families.