Russian skier killed, 4 others rescued in Gulmarg avalanche accident
Updated: Feb 22nd, 2024
A Russian skier was killed while four others, including a local guide, were rescued after an avalanche hit a group of skiers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg ski resort today, officials said.
Officials said that a group, comprising four Russians and a local guide, had gone skiing to Afarwat heights in Gulmarg ski resort when an avalanche hit them.
“One male Russian skier was killed while four others including three Russians, including a woman, and a local ski guide were rescued,” an official said.
Gulmarg and other higher reaches of Kashmir have received bountiful snowfall during the last four days. This has brightened up the prospect of skiing and other winter sports at Gulmarg ski resort.
The 4th Khelo India national snow sports event was inaugurated at Gulmarg by J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha on Feb 21.
(Source: IANS)
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