On Wednesday evening, authorities in Nevada County, California, USA, announced that eight people were killed and another went missing after a massive ice avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Rescue teams managed to save one man and five women aged between 30 and 55. Meanwhile, the deaths of eight others were confirmed, and one person remains missing. Incident details: Weather behind the Nevada tragedy. The group set off on a three-day skiing trip under the supervision of a guide. The announcement came 24 hours after the incident was reported, which occurred on Tuesday morning local time. Shannon Munn, Nevada County Sheriff, stated that the avalanche swept away a group of 15 people, including four guides and 11 visitors, according to the New York Post.
Fatal Ice Avalanche in Nevada
A massive ice avalanche in Nevada killed 8 people, with one still missing. Rescue teams saved six. The incident occurred during a skiing trip.