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B.C. avalanche kills 3 near Golden
CBC News Posted: Feb 19, 2011 9:32 PM MT Last Updated: Feb 19, 2011 10:04 PM MT Read 5 comments Back to accessibility links
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End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentPolice say three people are dead and another person seriously injured after an avalanche on Mount Gerald, north of Golden, in eastern B.C.
RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said rescue crews were called to the area at about 4:50 p.m. local time after being alerted by an avalanche beacon.
Mount Gerlad, B.C.
Moskaluk said it appears a group of four snowmobilers was buried by the avalanche. Another group of snowmobilers were nearby, he said, and were able to dig out one person. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The group was unable to pull out the other three snowmobilers.
Moskaluk said rescue crews would return at first light Sunday morning to try to retrieve the bodies.
Thank you to the group of Sledders that tried to dig these guys out! Sadly 2 of them was family, father and son. Please be careful out there people!
J
CBC News Posted: Feb 19, 2011 9:32 PM MT Last Updated: Feb 19, 2011 10:04 PM MT Read 5 comments Back to accessibility links
Supporting Story ContentStory Sharing ToolsShare with Add ThisPrint this storyE-mail this story.Related
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IN DEPTH: Weak snow can pack a destructive punch
Avalanches close B.C. highways
Albertan killed in B.C. avalanche
End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentPolice say three people are dead and another person seriously injured after an avalanche on Mount Gerald, north of Golden, in eastern B.C.
RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said rescue crews were called to the area at about 4:50 p.m. local time after being alerted by an avalanche beacon.
Mount Gerlad, B.C.
Moskaluk said it appears a group of four snowmobilers was buried by the avalanche. Another group of snowmobilers were nearby, he said, and were able to dig out one person. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The group was unable to pull out the other three snowmobilers.
Moskaluk said rescue crews would return at first light Sunday morning to try to retrieve the bodies.
Thank you to the group of Sledders that tried to dig these guys out! Sadly 2 of them was family, father and son. Please be careful out there people!
J
