Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter
Summary
An avalanche in Italy's Dolomite mountains killed five German climbers, including a father and his 17-year-old daughter. The incident happened on Cima Vertana mountain in the Ortler Alps when the climbers were caught in rapidly moving snow. Rescuers recovered all bodies after challenging conditions delayed the search.Key Facts
- The avalanche took place on Cima Vertana mountain in the Ortler Alps, Italy.
- Five people died, including a 17-year-old girl and her father, all German climbers.
- The avalanche struck at around 16:00 local time.
- A group of three was swept away and all died; their bodies were found on Saturday.
- The father and daughter’s bodies were found on Sunday after the search resumed.
- Rescuers faced delays due to fog and low visibility, preventing helicopters from taking off at dawn.
- Survivors from another group alerted authorities, triggering the rescue operation.
- Recent snow drifts not bonding with ice might have caused the avalanche.
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