Avalanche Kills Ski Tourer On Geigelstein In Chiemgau Alps In Bavaria, Germany

Bavaria, Germany – On Sunday, January 21, 2018 a 30-year-old ski tourer from Oberwiesenthal was caught and buried in an avalanche near 1808-meter Geigelstein in the Chiemgau Alps near Schleching in Bavaria, Germany.

The skier’s 57-year-old companion was also caught in the avalanche, but ended up on the surface of the snow. The companion located the victim with a transceiver, dug him out, and initiated first aid to the unconscious skier until rescuers arrived. The victim later succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital.

According to LawinenWarndienst-Bayern.de, the avalanche danger in Bavaria was 3/5 at the time of the accident.

We will try to update this post when more information is available.

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See Also: Global Avalanche Accidents 2017/2018

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Read more about the Avalanche on Geigelstein in Bavaria, Germany from the following sources:

• Focus.de
• Chiemgau24.de
• Lawinenwarndienst-bayern.de
• Berchtesgadener-Anzeiger.de
• Bild.de

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