Overview

• Five skitourers were found dead on the Adlergletscher near the Rimpfischhorn in the Swiss Alps, likely caught in a snow slab avalanche.
• The victims, part of a group attempting to summit the Rimpfischhorn, began their climb from the Britanniahütte early Saturday morning.
• Three of the deceased have been identified as Swiss nationals, including two men aged 38 and 35 and a 34-year-old woman, while two remain unidentified.
• In a separate incident, seven hikers stranded in steep terrain in the Berchtesgadener Alpen were successfully rescued by the Bergwacht using a helicopter winch operation.
• Authorities continue to investigate the causes of both incidents, emphasizing the risks of alpine activities and the critical role of rescue teams.