
An avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol region has claimed the lives of two skiers, the country's mountain rescue service confirmed. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday in high alpine terrain.
The deadly slide took place at approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) on the slopes of the 2,669-meter (8,757-foot) Hohe Ferse, also known as Monte Tallone Grande. This area is situated near the town of Ratschings, close to the Austrian border.