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Blizzard in Chile’s Torres del Paine Kills Five as Search Continues

Whiteout winds topping 193 km/h are slowing access to the remote Los Perros sector.

Overview

  • Authorities said the dead include two Mexicans, two Germans and one British national after a sudden snowstorm struck the park.
  • Rescuers are still trying to locate missing visitors near the Los Perros camp, a four- to five-hour trek from the nearest vehicle access.
  • Officials report hurricane-force gusts and near-zero visibility that have repeatedly hampered ground teams.
  • The government has deployed military brigades and police to support search operations, and the affected zone has been closed.
  • The UNESCO-designated reserve draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, underscoring the risks posed by rapid mountain weather shifts.