California Avalanche Update: At Least 8 Dead Amid Recovery Operations
Summary
Eight people have died and one is missing after an avalanche in the central Sierra Nevada region of Northern California. The incident happened during a guided ski trip near Truckee on Tuesday. Six people were rescued, with two having minor injuries.Key Facts
- The avalanche took place in the central Sierra Nevada, Northern California.
- Eight people have died, and one person is missing and presumed dead.
- It happened near the Frog Lake huts in the Castle Peak area, close to Truckee.
- A total of 15 people were on a guided ski trip when the avalanche occurred.
- The avalanche was confirmed as a large D2.5 on a slope at about 8,200 feet.
- Six people were rescued, with two having non-life-threatening injuries.
- The incident was announced by Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon.
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