Overview
- At least four hikers were swept up, with one dead, two seriously injured and one lightly hurt.
- The avalanche struck shortly after 13:00 local time near the Bivacco Bonelli at over 2,300 meters above Acceglio.
- A field base has been set up in Chiappera for coordinated operations by mountain rescue, firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical teams.
- Helicopters from the fire brigade, mountain rescue and Guardia di Finanza are operating over the area between Lago Apzoi and the Vallonasso valley.
- Search efforts continue to determine whether additional people are missing in the slide zone.