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Lost American Skiers Rescued Amid Deadly Avalanche Week

2/13/2026

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Two American skiers were rescued at Livigno after getting lost in the dark, providing GPS coordinates enabling rescuers to locate them with drones using thermal imaging, remaining in good health.
Livigno is a venue for 2026 Winter Olympics amid a deadly week that left 13 dead from unstable snowpack and avalanches.
Federico Catania of Italy’s Alpine Rescue Corps said managed ski resorts and Olympic sites remain safe and monitored.

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Two American skiers were rescued at Livigno after getting lost in the dark, providing GPS coordinates enabling rescuers to locate them with drones using thermal imaging, remaining in good health.
Livigno is a venue for 2026 Winter Olympics amid a deadly week that left 13 dead from unstable snowpack and avalanches.
Federico Catania of Italy’s Alpine Rescue Corps said managed ski resorts and Olympic sites remain safe and monitored.