A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter carries rescuers from Hidden Valley Park on Thursday in Sandy, Utah. One skier was rescued and two remained missing following an avalanche in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City. The slide happened after several days of spring snowstorms. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024 3:25 p.m.
2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff says
One of the skiers, who was able to dig himself out of the snow, had been rescued by midday and was taken to the hospital, Rivera said.