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Avalanche claims life near Radium
An avalanche claimed the life of a backcountry enthusiast west of Radium Hot Springs on Sunday, February 23.
Columbia Valley RCMP received a SOS activation from a Garmin In-Reach device indicating there was an avalanche with one person buried, reported Detachment commander Sgt. Jeff Witzke.
“(Columbia Valley) Search and Rescue was immediately deployed to the Forster snowmobile riding area where it is believed the avalanche was triggered by human activity,” he said.
“The victim was taken by helicopter to the Invermere and District Hospital where sadly despite all the life saving measures they were pronounced deceased.
“The RCMP would like to thank Search and Rescue, RK Heliski, EHS and all those who helped out on scene. Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragic event,” Sgt. Witzke said.
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