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11 Dead in Avalanches: Italy Warns Hikers to Stay Cautious

2/10/2026

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Italy's Alpine rescue service urged maximum caution after avalanches left 11 people dead in one week.
The most recent victim, a 70-year-old hiker, was found in the Veneto region.
Unstable snow conditions span the Alpine range, with fresh snow over older layers, raising avalanche risk even from a single skier.
Authorities urge people to check avalanche bulletins, plan routes carefully, carry essential rescue gear, and postpone trips until conditions improve.

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Italy's Alpine rescue service urged maximum caution after avalanches left 11 people dead in one week.
The most recent victim, a 70-year-old hiker, was found in the Veneto region.
Unstable snow conditions span the Alpine range, with fresh snow over older layers, raising avalanche risk even from a single skier.
Authorities urge people to check avalanche bulletins, plan routes carefully, carry essential rescue gear, and postpone trips until conditions improve.