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Tragic Snowstorm Claims Five Lives in Chile’s Torres del Paine

11/19/2025

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Five tourists died in a snowstorm at Torres del Paine, Chile, including two Mexicans, two Germans, and a British woman.
Four missing hikers were found alive as rescue efforts continued amid heavy snowfall and 120 mph winds.
Authorities deployed 24 responders, including police and military personnel.
Air operations remained grounded due to weather.
President Gabriel Boric of Chile expressed condolences for the victims' families and an investigation is underway.

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Five tourists died in a snowstorm at Torres del Paine, Chile, including two Mexicans, two Germans, and a British woman.
Four missing hikers were found alive as rescue efforts continued amid heavy snowfall and 120 mph winds.
Authorities deployed 24 responders, including police and military personnel.
Air operations remained grounded due to weather.
President Gabriel Boric of Chile expressed condolences for the victims' families and an investigation is underway.