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Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Fernie
Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue have recovered the body of an Alberta man who died in an avalanche on Monday.
On Monday, January 8, at approximately 6 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue were notified of a fatal avalanche that occurred in the Lizard Mountain range east of Fernie. Searchers have located and recovered the body of a 36-year-old male from Alberta who died in the avalanche.
To date the investigation has revealed that the avalanche was triggered by a group of backcountry skiers. Fernie Search and Rescue technicians removed the remaining members of the ski group out of the area to safety and have completed the recovery of the deceased, reported Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations) for South East District RCMP.
The BC Corner Service and RCMP are continuing to investigate the incident.
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