Authorities are mobilizing multiple rescue teams to search for individuals buried under snow after a severe avalanche struck the iconic Eiger mountain in Switzerland.
Rescue Operations Underway After Avalanche Strikes Eiger Mountain in Swiss Alps
Rescue Operations Underway After Avalanche Strikes Eiger Mountain in Swiss Alps
Several individuals are trapped under snow following a recent avalanche incident in the Swiss Alps, prompting extensive rescue efforts.
A significant avalanche event occurred on Saturday around midday on the famed Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps, burying several individuals, according to local authorities. The Bern Cantonal police reported the incident and are currently conducting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple teams to locate and assist those trapped under the avalanche.
The Eiger, towering at 3,967 meters (approximately 13,000 feet), is situated near popular Swiss tourist destinations such as Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Wengen. It is particularly notorious among mountaineers for its challenging north face, which is celebrated as one of the most difficult climbs in the world.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, and updates will be released as more information becomes available.
