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Avalancha mortal en California retrasa recuperación de esquiadores desaparecidos

KVIA•Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM•CNN Newsource

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Una avalancha en la región de Sierra Nevada, California, ha dejado a ocho esquiadores muertos y uno más desaparecido, tras un trágico incidente que ocurrió mientras un grupo de 15 esquiadores regresaba de una excursión. Esta avalancha, la más letal en la historia de California, ha complicado las operaciones de rescate debido a condiciones climáticas extremas, incluyendo nevadas intensas y riesgo de nuevas avalanchas. Los equipos de rescate, que han recibido apoyo de hasta 50 miembros de diferentes condados, están esperando una mejora en el clima para recuperar los cuerpos. Entre las víctimas se encuentran guías de montaña y miembros de la comunidad de Sugar Bowl Academy, lo que ha llevado a un profundo duelo en la comunidad local.

Key Details: • La avalancha ocurrió el martes, con un grupo de 15 esquiadores, de los cuales solo 6 sobrevivieron. • Los rescatistas enfrentan condiciones climáticas extremas y no hay carreteras accesibles al lugar del incidente. • Se esperan nuevas nevadas que podrían dificultar aún más las operaciones de recuperación. • Los guías de montaña involucrados estaban altamente capacitados y certificados en seguridad en la nieve.

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