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Tragedy in Austria: 13-Year-Old Dies in Avalanche

Published January 13, 2026, 20:03
Tragedy in Austria: 13-Year-Old Dies in Avalanche

A tragic incident occurred in the Austrian Alps, where a 13-year-old skier lost his life in an avalanche at the Sportgastein ski resort. The boy, a Czech citizen, was skiing off-piste when he was caught in the avalanche. Simultaneously, in the Untertauern area, a skier and her partner were swept away by an avalanche, with the woman sustaining minor injuries and being rescued by her partner. Earlier, another avalanche in Virmberg had claimed the life of a 58-year-old skier and caused injuries. The incident comes during a period of increased avalanche activity, as six skiers lost their lives in the French Alps over the weekend.