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Three skiers die in an avalanche at the Formigal ski resort
By h.b. - Jan 4, 2008 - 2:21 PM
ALSO SEE : • Sierra Nevada ski season starts on December 1 - Nov 25, 2007 - 12:45 PM

The Formigal Ski Resort - Brochure Photo
The Formigal Ski Resort - Brochure Photo
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The three skiers, who are yet to be named, were reported to have been skiing off-piste
The bodies of three skiers have been recovered by rescuers in Formigal after they were all buried by an avalanche at the Spanish ski resort at 1030am on Friday morning.

The avalanche happened in the Anayer region of the resort when the three skiers were off-piste. The weather forecast earlier in the day had warned of a high risk of avalanches at level four.

The Mayor of Sallent de Gállego, the municipality where the Formigal resort is found, José Ignacio Urieta, said that local rescue teams from the resort had taken part in the search with the Guardia Civil high mountain teams using dogs and scanners, together with a 112 helicopter and local volunteers.

An emergency phone number has been put into operation for those who may want more information 976 229 132.


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ALSO SEE :
• Sierra Nevada ski season starts on December 1 - Nov 25, 2007 - 12:45 PM
• Aragón – Pyrenees Ski Resorts - Nov 15, 2007 - 5:24 PM

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