A skier died and another was injured in a Wyoming avalanche on Saturday. The incident occurred in a remote area east of Grand Teton National Park.
The avalanche, triggered by a group of four skiers ascending a steep slope at approximately 10,400 feet, involved a five-foot-thick slab of snow. One skier was completely buried, and a second was partially buried.
Search and rescue teams, aided by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center, responded to the alert. A helicopter initially attempted rescue but was forced to return due to adverse weather conditions. Rescuers ultimately reached the site via skis, taking nearly four hours.
Recent heavy snowstorms, including one on the day of the incident, are believed to have contributed to the instability. This avalanche fatality marks the fifth in the United States this winter.
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