At least one person is unaccounted for after an avalanche in an area near the Lake Louise Ski Resort, says RCMP. Read More
The investigation is ongoing and more updates are expected, says RCMP
The investigation is ongoing and more updates are expected, says RCMP
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At least one person is unaccounted for after an avalanche in an area near the Lake Louise Ski Resort, says RCMP.
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Around 3:45 p.m. Friday, Lake Louise RCMP responded to assist in efforts to account for and locate all patrons of the resort. The Lake Louise Fire Department, Search and Rescue, local Ski Patrol, employees of the resort, Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services, Parks Canada and STARS air ambulance accompanied police in their efforts.
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A spokesperson for STARS confirmed their crews were called to the scene, however they were not required “medically” for transport.
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They deferred Postmedia to RCMP for further comment.
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“At this time, it is believed at least one person is unaccounted for with the avalanche,” RCMP said in a media release.
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The avalanche occurred outside the resort boundary in an area near Pipestone Bowl that’s known for backcountry skiing, according to media reports.
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Mounties ask that the public follow instructions from all first responders and staff of the resort and “have patience while we make all efforts to locate and rescue anyone in need.”
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Anyone who may know the location of stranded or missing people on or around the Lake Louise Ski Resort is asked to contact Lake Louise RCMP at 403-522-3812.
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The investigation is ongoing and more updates are expected, said RCMP.
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In a Thursday notice, an Avalanche Canada warning prepared by Parks Canada cited avalanche risk from considerable to high in the Lake Louise area.
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It said 30 to 90 centimetres of snow has fallen since March 9, nearly doubling the snowpack in areas like Bow Summit.
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“Recent reports of whumps, remote triggers, and natural avalanches mean human triggering remains very likely,” it read. “Stick to low-angle terrain and avoid overhead exposure until conditions improve.”
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