Tragic news out of Switzerland where the bodies of five skiers were discovered near Zermatt Ski Resort.
The group had gone missing during an ascent of the Rimpfischhorn. Authorities were contacted about a potential emergency situation when another team of climbers spotted several unattended pairs of skis near the summit. Aerial and ground searches were conducted leading to the discovery of the deceased skier scattered across avalanche debris near the Swiss-Italian border.
The victims’ identities have not yet been released. The Valais police and public prosecutor’s office have launched an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Our thoughts are with the victims family and friends.
