Avalanche rescue operation completed in Alps, with 37 dead

Updated: Friday, 26 February 1999

This evening, helicopters have completed the two-day rescue airlift of 10,000 tourists from the Austrian valley of Paznaun.

Rescue operations continue in the Alps today Rescue operations continue in the Alps today
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9.00 News: Austrian avalanche death toll reaches 40
9.00 News: Austrian avalanche death toll reaches 40
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6.01 News: 37 dead as avalanche rescue operation ends in Austria
6.01 News: 37 dead as avalanche rescue operation ends in Austria

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This evening, helicopters have completed the two-day rescue airlift of 10,000 tourists from the Austrian valley of Paznaun, where the death toll from two avalanches has now reached 37. A baby was born on one of the helicopters.

This morning, rescue helicopters resumed the operation to airlift tourists trapped in the Austrian valley of Paznaun. The search for missing people continued amid a continuing high risk of new snowslides. Experts warned today that further avalanches could be expected.

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