Three Snowboarders Survive Avalanche in California National Park
A group of snowboarders triggered an avalanche while riding off-piste steep terrain, escaping with minor injuries; a rescuer also hurt in secondary.
Key Points
- One snowboarder triggered avalanche, buried briefly, treated for dislocated shoulder.
- Other two snowboarders avoided serious harm.
- Rescue worker injured lightly by secondary avalanche during operation.
- Park warns of high avalanche risk on steep off-piste terrain despite clear weather.
Three snowboarders were swept away by an avalanche in Colorado National Park, California, but escaped with only minor injuries.
The incident occurred while the group was riding off-piste on steep terrain. One rider triggered the slide, which briefly buried him under snow. Rescuers freed him, treating him for a dislocated shoulder. The other two snowboarders avoided serious harm.
A park rescue worker sustained light injuries after becoming momentarily trapped by a secondary avalanche during the operation.
Park authorities issued a warning, noting that avalanche risk remains high despite clear weather, particularly on steep slopes and away from marked trails.
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