Eight skiers were killed in a massive avalanche in the US state of California. The incident happened near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains when a group of 15 people were caught in heavy snow following a sudden storm. The group had gone on a backcountry skiing trip organized by a company called Blackbird Mountain Guides. On the 17th, strong winds and a powerful storm triggered an avalanche near Castle Peak. All 15 members of the group were trapped in the snow. Rescue teams were quickly alerted and rushed to the scene. After intense rescue efforts, six people were saved alive. However, eight skiers were found dead, and one person remains missing. Search operations are still ongoing to locate the missing individual. Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon said this is one of the deadliest avalanche incidents in the United States in recent decades. She noted that it is the worst avalanche tragedy since the 1981 Mount Rainier disaster, where 11 people lost their lives. Authorities are continuing their investigation and have warned outdoor enthusiasts to be cautious, as changing weather conditions in mountainous areas can quickly become dangerous.
