"The missing snowmobiler was located several minutes later by others in the group and recovered from beneath the snow. Despite lifesaving attempts on scene, he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released pending next of kin notification. The scene remains active as search and rescue personnel work to confirm no other individuals are missing and to extract the victim safely. Officials warned that further avalanche activity is possible and urged recreationists to avoid the Castle Peak region until conditions stabilize."
"AvalancheA snowmobiler was killed Monday afternoon after being buried in an avalanche near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak west of Truckee, California, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Castle Peak is located just north of Boreal, Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl, and Tahoe Donner ski areas. Authorities said the avalanche occurred around 2:19 p.m. after Washoe County's 911 center relayed a call reporting a slide involving a group of snowmobilers, with one initially unaccounted for."
A snowmobiler was killed after being buried in an avalanche near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak west of Truckee, California. The slide occurred around 2:19 p.m. after a 911 report of a slide involving a group of snowmobilers. Responders recovered the missing rider, who was pronounced dead; identity withheld pending next of kin notification. The scene remains active as teams confirm no other missing individuals and extract the victim safely. Officials warned of possible further avalanche activity and urged recreationists to avoid Castle Peak. Recent storms, heavy snowfall, and fluctuating temperatures have increased unstable snowpack and avalanche danger at and above treeline.
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