Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

Summary

A GoPro caught two skiers rescuing a skier buried under deep snow in Lake Tahoe, California. The rescuers noticed the man's skis sticking out of the snow and quickly dug him out to prevent suffocation. The incident highlights the importance of skiing safety and staying with a friend.

Key Facts

  • A skier got buried under snow in Lake Tahoe, California.
  • Two other skiers noticed and rescued him.
  • They saw the man's skis sticking out from the snow.
  • The rescue was captured on a GoPro camera.
  • The rescuers acted fast to dig him out before he suffocated.
  • The rescuer, Carson Schmidt, shared the video to raise awareness about skiing safely with a buddy.

Source Information