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Tragic Avalanche Claims Tourist in Austrian Alps
31 Mar
Summary
- A tourist died after being buried in an 820ft-wide avalanche in Austria.
- The victim, Federico Giubilato, was skiing off-piste with a friend who survived.
- Rescue efforts were hampered by the depth of the snow and ice.
An avalanche in Austria has resulted in the death of Federico Giubilato, a tourist from northern Italy. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while Giubilato and a friend were skiing off-piste near Marchkopf, a location within the Zillertal ski region.
The avalanche, measured at 820ft wide, trapped both individuals under approximately 5.2ft of ice and snow. Giubilato's 36-year-old friend managed to free himself, sustaining only a minor hand injury, and promptly contacted emergency services.
