Two skiers injured in Zürs avalanche

vorarlberg.orf.at (German)

Two skiers were injured in an avalanche in Zürs, Austria, after being swept downhill. The skiers, both German nationals aged 60 and 55, were skiing off-piste when a snow slab released, carrying them approximately 50 to 70 meters. They were rescued by helicopter and transported to local hospitals. Avalanche danger was rated at level 4, indicating significant risk.


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