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Bend man dies in avalanche near Diamond Lake Resort, officials say

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A Bend man was killed in an avalanche near Diamond Lake Resort on Thursday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced. Man convicted in 2018 stabbing death of victim found ‘charred’ in Portland parking lot Officials say the avalanche took place at Mt. Bailey around 3:45 p.m. The victim was identified as 50-year-old Brian Thomas, who was skiing at the time of the incident. "Despite efforts by fellow party member…

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Bend man dies in avalanche near Diamond Lake Resort, officials say

11 days ago·Portland, United States

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Grieving family of Bend skier killed in Mt. Bailey avalanche shares a statement on their 'unimaginable loss'

A Bend man was killed in an avalanche Thursday while skiing with a group at Mt. Bailey in southern Oregon, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported Friday. The family of expert skier Brian Thomas Roberts later shared a statement and photos with KTVZ News, asking the community for prayers in the wake of their 'unimaginable loss.'

11 days ago·Bend, United States

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Sheriff: Avalanche on Mt. Bailey claims life of Bend man during ski outing

An avalanche on Mt. Bailey, near Diamond Lake, claimed the life of a 50-year-old man from Bend, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.DCSO says on Th

12 days ago·Portland, United States

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Central Oregon Daily

Bend man known in youth skiing community dies in avalanche near Diamond Lake

Brian Thomas Roberts of Bend died Thursday in an avalanche while cat skiing near Diamond Lake. Roberts was was a coach for Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Federation, sharing his passion with young skiers.

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Dailyfly - Lewis Clark Valley News

Avalanche at Mt. Bailey in Southwestern Oregon Claims Life of Bend Man

DIAMOND LAKE, OR – A skier died Thursday afternoon after being caught in an avalanche on the north/northwest side of Mt. Bailey near Diamond Lake in southwestern Oregon. The incident occurred within a motorized closure area where a group of skiers was participating in a guided cat skiing trip operated by Diamond Lake Resort. Authorities identified the victim as 50-year-old Brian Thomas Roberts Douglas County Sheriff’s Office of Bend, Oregon. Acc…

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KQEN News Radio

AVALANCHE INCIDENT AT MT. BAILEY CLAIMS LIFE OF BEND MAN

Photo credits:DCSO March 14, 205 11:05 a.m. An avalanche incident at Mt. Bailey near Diamond Lake claimed the life of a Bend man on Thursday afternoon. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said a group of experienced skiers were skiing on the north/northwest side of Mt. Bailey within the motorized closure area. The group, the fourth one of the day to enjoy cat skiing at Mt. Bailey, a service through Diamond Lake Resort, encountered unfores…

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