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Glacier Collapse Devastates Swiss Village, One Missing

5/28/2025

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A catastrophic glacier collapse has struck the Swiss village of Blatten, engulfing homes and leaving one person unaccounted for. Residents were evacuated on May 19 amid warnings of instability. Mayor Matthias Bellwald remains hopeful for recovery, but authorities caution that more evacuations may be necessary as climate change continues to hasten glacier melt, endangering alpine communities.

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A catastrophic glacier collapse has struck the Swiss village of Blatten, engulfing homes and leaving one person unaccounted for. Residents were evacuated on May 19 amid warnings of instability. Mayor Matthias Bellwald remains hopeful for recovery, but authorities caution that more evacuations may be necessary as climate change continues to hasten glacier melt, endangering alpine communities.