US EditionSouth Tyrol Avalanche: Ski Tourer Killed at Merano 2000
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In our neighbouring countries Italy and Switzerland, too, several avalanches disappeared on Sunday. Three people were killed. The avalanche gap occurred in South Tyrol, in the Aosta Valley and in the Swiss town of Verbier. An avalanche broke out in the ski and hiking area Merano 2000 in South Tyrol. They captured a man who could only be recovered dead. In the northern Italian Aosta Valley on the border with Switzerland, the mountain guards barre…
Shortly after noon, the snow mass fell off Mount Plattinger in the area of Passo Missensteiner. Another avalanche in the morning on Passo San Pellegrino but in that case no missing
South Tyrol Avalanche: Ski Tourer Killed at Merano 2000
A ski tourer has died after being caught in an avalanche in South Tyrol (Alto Adige) in the Merano 2000 area, according to Italian media reports on Sunday, 22 February 2026. What happened (early reports) The avalanche released shortly after midday from Monte Plattinger, near Passo Missensteiner, in the Merano 2000 sector. A large rescue operation was launched, involving around 50–70 responders (reported by Corriere dell’Alto Adige) including do…
Immediately after the alarm, the mountain rescuers moved out. Several forces are on site, supported by avalanche dogs. A helicopter is also in operation and circles over the affected slope.According to the mountain rescue service, it is still unclear whether people were in danger at the time of departure or whether someone was spilled.The search continues.STOL keeps you informed.
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