US EditionSwiss mountain avalanche buries several people, police say
- An avalanche struck several people on the Eiger mountain in Switzerland shortly after noon on May 17, 2025.
- The avalanche triggered a large rescue operation involving numerous teams, as officials raced to locate those buried.
- Rescuers airlifted everyone off the mountain, and the Bernese cantonal police confirmed no one remains missing after concluding the search.
- Reports indicate the avalanche buried around eight people, but authorities have not disclosed details about their condition or the exact location on the 3,967-meter peak.
- Officials plan to release further information following the extensive search, signaling the incident's resolution but leaving health outcomes pending.
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Tragedy on the Eiger: Rescuers at Work to Find the Missing
An avalanche has overwhelmed several people on the Eiger, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. In the evening the Bern police reported that the large-scale operation allowed to bring to safety those who were buried by the snow: "The search operations followed by the serious avalanche are terminated and all the people were transported by helicopter in a safe place," reported the cantonal police of Bern in a post on X, specifying that, according …
Major Avalanche Strikes the Eiger » Explorersweb
Today, an avalanche hit several people on Switzerland's iconic Eiger. According to information provided on X by the Bern police, the avalanche occurred shortly after noon, sweeping away several people. A large rescue operation immediately ensued. At around 8 pm local time, the Bern police posted good news on social media: The search has concluded with no known deaths, and everyone has been airlifted from the mountain. "Based on current informati…
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