Deadly Avalanche Strikes Near Lake Tahoe, Search Intensifies
Deadly Avalanche Strikes Near Lake Tahoe, Search Intensifies
US · Published Feb 19, 2026
Deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe claims eight lives, with a ninth skier presumed dead.
Search and rescue teams intensify efforts during a break in the storm to locate missing skiers.
The incident underscores the critical importance of avalanche safety and preparedness in backcountry skiing.
Deadly avalanche near Castle Peak in Tahoe
A devastating avalanche near Castle Peak in Lake Tahoe has resulted in the deaths of eight skiers, with a ninth presumed dead, making it one of the deadliest such incidents in U.S. history.
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