Video: Taos Woman Rescued After Avalanche Damages Home
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These days, it seems like very few places are safe from avalanches. Whether you're skiing inbounds, driving on a major highway, or even just watching TV at home, they're an almost omnipresent danger in snowier regions. Taos Ski Valley, NM has already dealt with an avalanche-related tragedy this year, providing a stark contrast to this successful rescue.
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According to a spokesman for the ski area, this avalanche reportedly crossed three lanes of traffic before crashing into the occupied home. Rescue personnel quickly extracted the home's occupant and deployed avalanche dogs to ensure that no one else was buried.
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Zack Skovron
AuthorBorn and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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