Avalanche in Krkonose hit two skimountaineers

Women died after 3 hours under snow

Snow avalanche in Krkonose (Riesengebirge, North Bohemia, CZ) hit two ski mountaineers, one of them died. About 30 years old couple were in area between Lucni bouda and Obri Dul on Friday 26th December afternoon. The man escaped himself, women was rescued by mountain rescue service crew after about 3 hours under snow she was found unconsciousness.

Today media reported the women later died in hospital because of massive under cooling.

Source in Czech: www.idnes.cz 

CzechClimbing.com   [edit] 12:16 27.12.2008

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