Bern, Switzerland – On Saturday, February 24, 2018 a skier was caught in an avalanche near the Gelten Glacier near the Geltenhorn in Lauenen near Gstaad in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On Sunday, the man succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital.
The victim was with one other skier when the accident occurred. The duo had climbed from the Geltenhutte toward the Wildhorn when they were caught in the avalanche. One of the skiers was able to free himself and notify authorities.
Rescuers responded and recovered the skiers. The severely injured skier was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he died the following day.
SLF.ch reports that this avalanche accident occurred on 2018-02-24 in Lauenen in Bern on a northwest aspect at 2470 meters. One person was caught, buried, and killed. The avalanche danger at the time was 2/5.
Lawis.at reports that this accident occurred at 2018-02-24 on the Galtehore at a lat/long of 46.3545° N / 7.3607° E. This is a northwest aspect at 2470 meters. One person was caught, fully buried, and killed.
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