An avalanche in British Columbia resulted in the tragic deaths of three skiers on Monday, with one survivor critically injured. The incident occurred near Kootenay Lake while two groups of skiers awaited at a staging area below a tree line after skiing. Although a transport helicopter alerted authorities and provided initial help, unfortunately, three of the four skiers were found dead shortly after the event, while the fourth skier received urgent medical attention.
One group of skiers was able to run out of the way, but four other skiers were swept away.
Unfortunately, three of the four skiers were found dead.
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