CHILE AVALANCHE
Chile Avalanche Kills Three Mountaineers at Laguna del Inca
At least three mountaineers died and four were injured after an avalanche swept them into Chile’s Laguna del Inca. One injured person was reported to be in critical condition.
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An avalanche swept seven mountaineers into Laguna del Inca near Chile’s Portillo ski resort on October 17, killing at least three and injuring four, India Global Review reported, citing a local prosecutor.
Police and firefighters joined a large rescue operation, with a helicopter circling above the lagoon. Deputy Prosecutor Pamela Ruiz said one of the injured was in critical condition and had been flown to a hospital in Los Andes.
Recovery efforts for the remaining body were expected to restart on October 18, subject to weather conditions.
Fact-check this story · Source: India Global Review: Three Killed, Four Injured After Avalanche Sweeps Mountaineers Into Chile's Lagoon. This AI-assisted account is based on the linked source, not independent on-the-ground reporting by BharatVox. Any opinion is separately labelled.
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