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The First 15 Minutes Are Crucial.

Summary by RÚV
It can make a huge difference to react quickly if someone gets caught in an avalanche. The first 15 minutes are the most important and the right equipment can save lives. "The studies say that in the first 15 minutes people have a 90% chance of survival, but then it's almost a straight line down after those 15 minutes," said Tómas Atli Einarsson, a rescue team member in Ólafsfjörður. It has snowed a lot in recent weeks, especially in the north a…
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It can make a huge difference to react quickly if someone gets caught in an avalanche. The first 15 minutes are the most important and the right equipment can save lives. "The studies say that in the first 15 minutes people have a 90% chance of survival, but then it's almost a straight line down after those 15 minutes," said Tómas Atli Einarsson, a rescue team member in Ólafsfjörður. It has snowed a lot in recent weeks, especially in the north a…

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RÚV broke the news in on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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