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Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions Tuesday as they searched for backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche in Northern California.
Officials said 16 people were caught in the slide near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area. Six have been accounted for, while 10 remain missing.
Silk Road Adventures
Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.
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Andorra
Watch: Moment skier and dog caught in avalanche
Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra. Masip shared the footage on Instagram, saying the incident was a shock and a reminder that “risk zero simply doesn’t exist,” despite knowing the area well.
World News
Service door in Swiss bar fire was locked from the inside, owner says
The charges against the bar owner, Jacques Moretti, could be complicated if the public prosecutor concludes that he is partly to blame for the door being locked. Moretti says he does not know why the fire exit door was locked.