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Austria: 13-Year-Old Skier Dies in Avalanche

Published January 13, 2026, 20:09
Austria: 13-Year-Old Skier Dies in Avalanche

Three skiers were caught in avalanches in Austria today, and a 13-year-old Czech skier died. The boy was skiing off-piste at the Sportgastein ski resort when he was swept away. In another incident, a skier and her partner were caught in an avalanche, with the woman sustaining minor injuries. These incidents follow other avalanches over the weekend that killed six skiers in the French Alps and a 58-year-old in Austria. Authorities are warning of the increased risk of avalanches in the area.