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Three Killed, One Rescued After Avalanche Near Pico Tablato in Aragon

Authorities say the slide struck ski tourers in a high-altitude zone despite a moderate avalanche risk.

Overview

  • The Guardia Civil confirmed three bodies were found and a woman was recovered with hypothermia near Pico Tablato by the Balneario de Panticosa at about 2,700 meters.
  • A witness raised the alarm around 13:00, prompting search-and-rescue teams, including a 112 Aragón helicopter, to deploy to the area.
  • Early updates citing two fatalities and one missing were superseded by the later toll of three dead as teams completed their search.
  • Spain’s meteorological agency reported an avalanche danger level of 2 out of 5 for the zone at the time.
  • Regional leaders expressed condolences and urged caution, with President Jorge Azcón traveling to the site; local reporting named the deceased as Jorge García Dihinx, Natalia Román and Eneko Arrastua.