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Tragic Snowstorm Claims Five Hikers in Chile's Torres del Paine
11/27/2025
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Story summary
- Five hikers died in a snowstorm on November 17, 2025, in Torres del Paine, Chile, including a British woman and a German couple.
- Survivors, including Australian Emily Dong, described harrowing conditions with 190 km/h winds.
- Communication failures and the absence of rangers during the storm raised park-management concerns.
- Survivors urged the government and park authorities to improve safety, including hiker logs and emergency protocols.
