US EditionSwiss mountain avalanche buries several people, police say
- An avalanche struck several people on the Eiger mountain in Switzerland shortly after noon on May 17, 2025, prompting a major rescue operation.
- The avalanche occurred unexpectedly on the 3,967-meter Eiger, with no confirmed location or cause yet identified by authorities.
- Rescue teams conducted a large-scale search and airlifted all individuals from the site, though details about the victims' conditions remain unreported.
- Officials confirmed that no one remains missing and stated, "No one remains missing, according to the police," while promising to release more information later today.
- The concluded search and evacuation indicate an effective response, but authorities will provide further updates on the event's full impact this evening.
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Major Avalanche Strikes the Eiger » Explorersweb
Today, an avalanche hit several people on Switzerland's iconic Eiger. According to information provided on X by the Bern police, the avalanche occurred shortly after noon, sweeping away several people. A large rescue operation immediately ensued. At around 8 pm local time, the Bern police posted good news on social media: The search has concluded with no known deaths, and everyone has been airlifted from the mountain. "Based on current informati…
Bern Police, 'All Saved in the Eiger Avalanche'
The cantonal police in Bern reported on X that the research on the Eiger has ended and all the people overwhelmed by the avalanche have been tracked down and taken away by helicopter. "According to current information, there are no other people missing," says the tweet.
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