Five Killed in W. Canada Avalanche

Local Editor

Five snowmobilers died Friday after being buried in an avalanche in Canada’s British Columbia [BC] province.

However, officials reported that six other people trapped by the avalanche were rescued alive.

Rescuers said the snowmobilers had strayed to a part of the area that was off-limits to skiers and other winter sport enthusiasts.

Besides, the Avalanche Canada non-profit group said the disaster was likely caused by human activity.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team