Snowmobiler, 21, killed by avalanche in northern B.C.
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“Three men were sledding in the area of the bowl when one got stuck,” said police. “As they were about to extract the snowmobile, an avalanche swept all three men away.”
An avalanche claimed the life of a snowmobiler in northern B.C. during the weekend.
Police say the incident happened Saturday afternoon in the Rocky Mountains, on Mount Stephenson near Chetwynd.
“Three men were sledding in the area of the bowl when one got stuck,” said Chetwynd RCMP. “As they were about to extract the snowmobile, an avalanche swept all three men away.
“Two of the men had avalanche gear and deployed their airbags. One of those two was buried slightly but quickly dug out. The third could not be immediately located.”
Police and Avalanche Canada say a probe-line search was conducted, with the 21-year-old victim being located around four feet under the surface.
“Sadly, he did not survive,” said police.
The avalanche condition for the Chetwynd region is currently rated at Level 3 out of 5, along with all mountains in B.C.’s Southern Interior.
“This is a tragic reminder to all outdoors enthusiasts of the dangers of the backcountry,” said B.C. RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark.
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