Kansas Teacher Dies In Snow As Winter Storm Fern Turns Deadly
Kansas Teacher Dies In Snow As Winter Storm Fern Turns Deadly
US · Published Jan 26, 2026
Kansas teacher dies from hypothermia during Winter Storm Fern.
Storm-related fatalities rise to 13, emphasizing winter weather dangers.
Extreme cold and heavy snow prompt widespread weather alerts and travel disruptions.
Kansas teacher dies in severe winter storm
A Kansas elementary school teacher has tragically died due to the severe conditions brought on by Winter Storm Fern. Rebecca Rauber, 28, was discovered in a wooded area not far from where she was last seen on Friday night. Authorities believe that hypothermia was the cause of death, as she was reportedly without a jacket, phone, or purse when she became stranded outdoors. This unfortunate incident brings the total number of storm-related fatalities to 13, underscoring the life-threatening dangers of extreme cold and the critical importance of winter safety precautions.
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