"The first victim was located approximately one meter below the surface and showed signs of life after being freed. The second burial was beyond the reach of standard probe rods, and the victim was eventually found 13 to 16 feet down."
"A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Resuscitation found an overall survival rate of just 19 percent for completely buried avalanche victims with burial durations of 60 minutes or more."
"Both individuals in Nuuk were buried for up to 60 minutes, placing them squarely in that high-risk window. The second victim was unconscious and showed signs of broken bones when reached."
Two backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche near Nuuk, Greenland, and survived for an hour under 16 feet of snow. The Qamutit SAR group received the alert at 2:46 p.m. and responded quickly with instructors and volunteers. Both victims were located using active transceivers, which were crucial for their rescue. A study indicated that victims buried for 60 minutes or more have a low survival rate. Fortunately, both skiers are now out of danger after receiving medical attention.
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