- Eight people have been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck in California's Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, an incident described by officials as one of the deadliest in the state's history.
- The search for a missing skier has transitioned from a rescue to a recovery operation, as reported by Al Jazeera, following the initial efforts.
- Six other individuals were successfully rescued from the avalanche site, though conditions were challenging for first responders.
- According to The Week, the avalanche near Lake Tahoe was the deadliest in modern California history and the worst in the U.S. since 1981.
- The incident involved a group of 15 skiers, including four guides, who were on a three-day backcountry trip when they were caught in the slide.
- CBS News noted that survivors attempted to unbury their friends, highlighting the chaotic and tragic scene near Castle Peak.
Sierra Nevada Avalanche Kills Eight
A devastating avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada has claimed eight lives, marking it as one of the deadliest in the state's history and the worst in the U.S. since 1981. While six individuals were successfully rescued, the search for a ninth missing skier has tragically transitioned to a recovery operation after the incident involving a group of 15 backcountry enthusiasts.
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