"The Nevada county sheriff's office said on Friday said that they notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha), which regulates workplace safety, of the active investigation. We are investigating the incident to determine if there were any factors that would be considered criminal negligence, said a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. It is too early to know if criminal charges will be applicable, as the investigation is preliminary and remains active and ongoing."
"This was an enormous tragedy, and the saddest event our team has ever experienced, said Zeb Blais, founder of Blackbird Mountain Guides, in the statement. We are doing what we can to support the families who lost so much, and the members of our team who lost treasured friends and colleagues. There is still a lot that we're learning about what happened. It's too soon to draw conclusions, but investigations are underway, Blais added in Wednesday's statement."
An avalanche at California's Lake Tahoe killed at least eight skiers and their guides and left a ninth missing and presumed dead after a three-day backcountry trip. The Nevada county sheriff's office notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and launched an investigation to determine whether any factors would constitute criminal negligence. The district attorney's office would decide on criminal charges if applicable. Blackbird Mountain Guides confirmed that three employees died and one survived, and the company pledged support for families and staff. Avalanche warnings were in place during the return, and a social media video indicated the guides knew of hazardous conditions. Investigations remain active and ongoing.
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