Wake Scheduled for Ordino Arcalís Worker Killed in Avalanche
A wake for the 32-year-old ski resort employee who died after an avalanche injury will be held Saturday in Escaldes-Engordany, followed by a funeral.
Key Points
- Victim died Wednesday after 4 days in ICU at Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.
- Avalanche hit last Sunday between Feixans and Balma piste; no other injuries.
- Air lifted by helicopter post-incident.
- No damage to slopes or others reported.
A wake for the 32-year-old Ordino Arcalís ski resort worker who died in an avalanche will take place this Saturday at the Sala de Vetlla in Escaldes-Engordany.
The venue will be open from 4pm to 8pm, allowing family, friends and colleagues to pay their respects. A funeral mass is scheduled for the following day, Sunday, at noon in the Església d'Ordino.
The worker succumbed on Wednesday after spending four days in intensive care at Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell. He had been airlifted there by helicopter following severe injuries sustained in the incident.
The avalanche struck last Sunday in the area between Feixans and the Balma piste, within the resort's ski domain. Authorities confirmed it affected only the victim, with no further damage or injuries reported to others or the slopes.
Original Sources
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