Monte Coglians, Italy – On February 5, 2019 a 47-year-old solo ski tourer was killed in an avalanche while ascending Mount Coglians in Val Degano in the Carnic Alps in Udine in Italy.
When the skier did not return at the end of the day, the family alerted authorities. Rescuers responded and located the victim late that night at roughly 2400 meters. He was buried under a meter of snow. It appears that the slide ran 600-700 meters.
AINEVA.it reports that this avalanche occurred on 05/02/2019 in Val Degano-Monte Coglians in UD. One person was caught and killed.
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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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