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A blessing in disguise: A ski instructor and a group of three children were hit by an avalanche in Tyrol.
Everyone remained unharmed.
Tyrol – For many winter sports fans, nothing beats a beautiful ski tour and the challenge of new slopes.
But even in the midst of this wintry idyll, nature harbors a danger that can frighten even experienced skiers: unpredictable snow avalanches.
Ski instructor first digs himself, then child out of avalanche on black slope
On Friday, February 23rd, a ski instructor in Austria accompanied three children on a black slope.
Everything seemed normal, the route was prepared.
But suddenly an avalanche fell on the small group.
The incident occurred in the Hintertux Glacier ski area at around 2:20 p.m., according to a statement from the Tyrol State Police Department.
The avalanche, about ten meters wide and about 30 meters long, hit skiers on slope 17b, which was immediately closed following the incident.
Both the ski instructor and a child were caught in the snow.
The police stated: “The child was partially buried.” However, the ski instructor quickly managed to dig himself out and free the child.
Both remained uninjured.
According to police, the exact age of the children is not yet known, but they are believed to be between ten and twelve years old.
Danger on the slopes: How does an avalanche occur?
An avalanche occurs under specific conditions.
When air and ground temperatures differ greatly, this causes the snow crystals on the ground to break up.
They compact and form solid grains that take on a columnar structure.
These pillars grow together to form a smooth and fragile layer.
Newly fallen snow or shaking of the ground can set this mass in motion, as
explained on
planet-wissen.de .
In Tyrol, a child was hit by an avalanche on a black slope.
It was saved by the ski instructor.
(Symbolic image) © Herrmann Agency Photography/Chromorange/Imago
Once an avalanche starts rolling, it reaches a speed of 90 km/h within just five seconds.
It is a force of nature that sweeps away or buries everything, be it trees, rocks, earth or living beings.
The chances of survival for those caught in an avalanche depend heavily on whether they can be rescued within the first 15 minutes.
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If not, there is a risk of freezing or suffocation.
The snow blocks the airways, which is the most common cause of death after avalanche accidents.
Just recently, a woman from Bavaria was killed by an avalanche in Tyrol.
Onset of winter in the Alps – and also in Bavaria?
After the onset of winter in the Alps, which brought a considerable amount of fresh snow, the danger of avalanches increased significantly.
The weather fluctuations can also be felt in Bavaria - the snow line is falling dramatically.
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