Vest-Agder, Norway – On Sunday, February 3, 2019 a 16-year-old snowmobiler was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche in Signes Valley in Aseral in Vest-Agder in Norway.
Rescuers and dogs responded to the avalanche scene. The boy was located at 18:25. He was buried for 3 hours before he was recovered. The snowmobiler was transported to the hospital, but was declared dead at 23:15.
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Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim.
See Also: Global Avalanche Accidents 2018/2019
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