The Dexes / Avalanche / 5425638

Eventdex · Avalanche

NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

5425638

The record

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event_typeAvalanche
ncei_event_id5,425,638
episode_id1,182,200
begin_utc2004-11-21T18:00:00+00:00
end_utc2004-11-21T18:05:00+00:00
stateCOLORADO
cz_typeZ
cz_nameNORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct1
injuries_indirect0
wfo_sourceGOVT OFFICIAL
episode_narrativeThree ice-climbers (all in their early 20's) were hit by an avalanche in First Gully near Eureka. The lead climber was knocked off their route and fell about 200 feet to the ground. He was buried under about 6 inches of debris. The avalanche hit the other two climbers, partially burying one to his waist in a sitting position. Two of the climbers were able to contact search and rescue for assistance in recovering the injured climber. During rescue operations, it was determined that the lead climber's back was broken.
year2,004

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