Feb 22, 2024
Russian skier dead, 6 rescued after avalanche hits popular ski resort in Gulmarg
Shalmali Bhagwat
A Russian skier died while 6 others were rescued as an avalanche struck the ski slopes of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir
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The avalanche struck the Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak near the Army Ridge at around 2 pm, trapping several skiers under its debris
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According to police, the group of Russians with a local guide ventured into a non-ski zone in the Army Ridge area, which is avalanche prone
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A joint effort was initiated by the Gulmarg Ski Patrol of the Tourism Department, police and the Army to rescue the trapped skiers
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The deceased was identified as Hanten from Moscow and his body was taken to the Tangmarg sub-district hospital for post-mortem
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One of the rescued skiers sustained minor injuries, but is in stable condition and is receiving treatment at a local hospital
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A government spokesperson said the ongoing 4th Khelo India Winter Games remain unaffected by the incident
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The last avalanche in Gulmarg was in February 2023, when two Polish skiers were killed and over a dozen were rescued
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