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Story summary
- Chris Scott Thomason of Bend, Oregon, died after an avalanche in Truckee, California on January 5.
- The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about the avalanche around 2:30 p.m.
- Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue deployed Sno-Cats, snowmobile teams, and ski teams to assist in the search.
- Thomason was found buried by fellow snowmobilers, CPR failed, and officials warned the area remains dangerous with potential further avalanches.
