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Two snowmobilers killed, two rescued after avalanche in remote Washington

Par :Richard Pollina

12 janvier 2026 à 08:06

The avalanche struck Friday in a remote area near Longs Pass, a popular hiking destination within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

A helicopter taking off from a snowy mountain road next to a fuel truck.

Dangerous conditions forced crews to halt recovery efforts overnight, preventing rescuers from reaching the deceased until Saturday morning.

Rescuers returned with three trained avalanche search K-9s but later had to request air support due to the rugged, remote terrain.

The second man was found about 4 feet beneath the snow by a K-9 unit