Avalanche Kills 2 Hunters In Lolab In Northern Kashmir, India

Kashmir, India – On January 23, 2019 two hunters were caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche in the forests of the Lolab Valley in Kupwara district in northern Kashmir, India.

India | Pixabay Image
India | Pixabay Image

The avalanche caught three hunters, but one managed to escape. That individual alerted authorities who responded to the scene. The bodies of the two hunters were recovered on Thursday.

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