Families Identify Six Mothers Killed In Sierra Nevada Avalanche
3 weeks ago
The six women killed in a deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were part of a close-knit group of eight experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, family members said Thursday.
In a statement, the families described the women as dear friends — all mothers — who shared a love of the mountains.
Tuesday’s avalanche killed eight people in total, while six others survived. Authorities say recovery efforts were slowed by dangerous conditions, and crews are still searching for a ninth person who remains missing and is presumed dead.
In a statement, the families described the women as dear friends — all mothers — who shared a love of the mountains.
Tuesday’s avalanche killed eight people in total, while six others survived. Authorities say recovery efforts were slowed by dangerous conditions, and crews are still searching for a ninth person who remains missing and is presumed dead.
