Eight dead, one missing as California avalanche shifts to recovery
TL;DR
Eight of the nine skiers missing after a Sierra Nevada avalanche have been found dead, with one still unaccounted for as authorities pivot from rescue to recovery amid ongoing dangerous weather and high avalanche risk. Six others were rescued earlier, with some in hospital, while officials urge people to heed avalanche forecasts and avoid backcountry travel as the situation continues to unfold.
- Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche, with one still missing, sheriff confirms BBC
- 9 backcountry skiers missing, 6 rescued after avalanche near Lake Tahoe KCRA
- Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing Yahoo
- Six skiers rescued after Nevada County avalanche, search continues for nine others missing capradio.org
- 8 skiers dead after avalanche near Lake Tahoe NBC News
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