US Edition2 Dead After 7 Swept Away and Buried by Avalanche on The Eiger, Switzerland - SnowBrains
- An avalanche on May 17, 2025, swept seven people away and buried them on the west flank of the Eiger in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.
- The avalanche occurred shortly after 1:45 p.m. While eight people were in two groups in the area, prompting immediate emergency response.
- Rescue teams, including helicopter crews, search dogs, and mountain specialists, recovered five injured survivors and confirmed two fatalities.
- The Bernese police stated the search ended with no one missing and described the operation as involving various teams and multiple helicopters.
- Authorities continue investigating under the Bernese Oberland Public Prosecutor while urging the public to avoid the area and await further updates.
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Seven People Killed and Injured in an Avalanche in Switzerland
Shafaq News/ Swiss police said that two people were killed in an avalanche on Mount Eiger in the Swiss Alps. One person died at the scene, while a second person was revived but later died in hospital. Police said that five people were injured and taken to hospital. Police are working to confirm the identities of the dead, according to the German News Agency. Police added that eight people were in the area participating in a ski tour at the time …
Two Dead at Avalanche Discharge in Switzerland
Two people died on Saturday afternoon at an avalanche departure in Switzerland. Five more were injured and taken to hospitals, as the cantonal police reported Bern on platform X. The avalanche had fallen on the Eiger Westflanke in the Swiss community of Lauterbrunnen at around 13.45 am. At that time seven ski tourers and a ski tourer were on the way in the area. Seven of them were carried away by the avalanche, a group of two and a group of five…
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