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Three Skiers Killed in Pyrenees Avalanche Near Panticosa, One Hospitalized

Emergency officials say the area was under a level‑2 avalanche warning at the time.

Overview

  • Rescuers say a small group was struck on the west face of Pico Tablato near the Brazatos lakes around 1pm local time.
  • Two men and one woman reported to be from the Basque Country were found dead, according to local reports.
  • A fourth member of the group, a woman, was taken to hospital with hypothermia, and two others escaped unharmed.
  • 112 Aragón received the alert and Guardia Civil mountain rescue teams, supported by a helicopter, carried out search and recovery operations.
  • Aemet had set avalanche danger at level 2 for the Aragonese Pyrenees, and regional leaders canceled engagements to travel to the affected town.