Ski Patroller Dies From Injuries in Mammoth Avalanche Accident
Summary
A ski patroller named Cole Murphy died after being caught in an avalanche while working at Mammoth Mountain, California, on Friday. An avalanche occurred during safety operations before the ski area opened, and Murphy was one of two people affected. The mountain closed for the day due to the accident and recent heavy snowfall.Key Facts
- Cole Murphy was a 30-year-old ski patroller at Mammoth Mountain.
- He died from injuries received in an avalanche on Lincoln Mountain in California.
- The avalanche happened during control operations on Friday morning.
- Murphy was taken to a local hospital and then airlifted for further care before his death.
- The incident led to the mountain's closure for the rest of the day.
- Murphy's family stated skiing and ski patrol work were his passion, and he is survived by his partner and parents.
- Each winter, 25 to 30 people in the U.S. die from avalanches, with Colorado having the most fatalities since 1950.
- The second patroller involved in the incident is recovering from injuries.
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