Overview
- The victim was caught in the barranco de Puimestre outside the marked runs of the Cerler ski area near Benasque, Huesca.
- Rescuers from GREIM and Cerler staff located the man unconscious after reports of two small slides and he died shortly after extraction.
- A companion who was descending the area with the victim was not affected by the avalanche, according to the Guardia Civil.
- AEMET kept avalanche alerts active and signaled stronger warnings for Monday, as emergency service 112 urged maximum caution due to unstable conditions.
- Authorities reported the reopening of the Benasque road between kilometers 65 and 72 after a precautionary closure linked to hazard risk.