Avalanche in Colorado leaves one person dead, another still buried, sheriff's office says

One person was killed in an avalanche in Colorado on Saturday and rescuers are still searching for another victim buried in the snow.

According to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, search and rescue teams responded to a report of an avalanche around 2:15 p.m. Saturday in Corona Pass, near the town of Winter Park.

Two snowmobiles were buried in the avalanche, the sheriff’s office said.

First responders and area citizens who assisted in recovery efforts were able to locate one of the victims. The 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to the Grand County Coroner’s Office.

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One person was killed in an avalanche in Colorado on Saturday and rescuers are still searching for another victim buried in the snow.
(Grand County Sheriff)

Rescuers were unable to find the second victim, a man, and were forced to withdraw from the area due to weather and safety concerns.

The sheriff’s office said search and rescue teams would return to the area early Sunday to continue recovery efforts.

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First responders and area citizens who assisted in recovery efforts were able to locate one of the two victims.
(Grand County Sheriff)

Officials have been in contact with the families of both victims and are providing support.

“Unfortunately, this is the second fatal avalanche we have experienced this season in Grand County,” Grand County Sheriff Brett Schroetlin said in a news release. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims. We encourage those who play our field to regularly monitor conditions and follow the advice of our avalanche professionals at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).”