February 21, 2026
Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche
Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche four days ago, authorities said Saturday, concluding a harrowing operation hindered by intense snowfall.
TL;DR
- Nine backcountry skiers were killed in an avalanche in California.
- Crews recovered all nine bodies on Saturday.
- The recovery operation was difficult due to intense snowfall.
- The incident occurred four days prior to the body recovery.
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