ROME (Reuters) -Five German climbers have died after being caught in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, local authorities said on Sunday. The climbers had set out on Saturday to scale Cima Vertana in
Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Five German Climbers in Alps
Details of the Avalanche Incident
ROME (Reuters) -Five German climbers have died after being caught in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, local authorities said on Sunday.
Victims and Rescue Efforts
The climbers had set out on Saturday to scale Cima Vertana in the Ortler mountain range near the village of Solda. The avalanche struck as they headed for the summit.
Location and Climbing Conditions
The cascade of snow and ice swept away members of two separate rope teams. The bodies of two men and a woman were recovered on Saturday while the two other victims, a father and his 17-year-old daughter, were found on Sunday.
Safety Measures for Climbers
Two other climbers escaped unharmed.
The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.
(Reporting by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
