Deadly Avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol

0:00On March 22nd, a tragic avalanche struck high in Italy's South Tyro region on Saturday, claiming the lives of two skiers. The incident happened around 2,400 meters up on the slopes near the town of Ratchings, close to the Austrian border. 25 skiers got caught in the slide at 11.40 a.m. local time. Rescuers rushed in with six helicopters and about 80 team members from mountain services, police and firefighters. Three people suffered serious injuries while two had lighter ones. This has been a deadly season for avalanches across Europe, with 127 reported deaths since October 1st, as of mid-March. That's well above the usual average of 100. Italy alone has seen 33 fatalities alongside France and Austria leading the count. Experts point to an unusually unstable snowpack after heavy storms, drawing crowds to off-peast areas. In early February, Italy recorded 13 ski deaths in just one week, 10 from avalanches.

1:00Warmer temperatures and fiercer winds are making snow layers even riskier, according to climate specialists. As spring approaches, warnings urge extra caution for backcountry adventurers. That wraps global news today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with the story.