Overview

• Five bodies were discovered at about 4,000 meters on the Adler glacier in the Swiss Alps after an avalanche or ice collapse is believed to have occurred.
• The discovery was prompted by two hikers who reported abandoned ski equipment, leading to a rapid rescue operation by Air Zermatt and local authorities.
• The victims had not communicated their planned route or checked in with the nearby Britannia refuge, complicating search and rescue efforts.
• The Swiss Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the incident, with authorities working to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
• Efforts to identify the deceased are still underway, with no survivors found among the group.