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Avalanche Strikes Stubai Glacier; Nine Rescued, Search Ongoing
11/27/2025
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Story summary
- An avalanche on the Stubai Glacier buried several skiers and snowboarders on Thursday morning, triggering a rescue operation with 250 personnel, rescue dogs, and helicopters.
- Nine people were rescued alive, and three injured skiers were airlifted to a Tyrol hospital.
- The Daunscharte pass, outside designated ski runs, caused the lower piste to close.
- By midday, search and rescue efforts were ongoing.
