Overview

• Two ski mountaineers died in an avalanche on the West Flank of the Eiger, near Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Alps.
• One victim died on-site, while the second succumbed to injuries after initial resuscitation in a hospital.
• Five injured individuals, including four men and one woman, were airlifted to local clinics for treatment.
• Authorities have not yet released the identities or origins of the deceased and injured as formal identification remains incomplete.
• The victims were recovered through an extensive search and rescue operation involving specialized teams and helicopters.