Wrightwood, CA- Avalanche 01-25-08

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Date: 01/25/2008

Time: First Avalanche approximately 1200 PST, 2nd shortly after that

Location: Wrightwood California Mountain high Ski Resort

Departments:San Bernardino Co FD, LA County FD, LA County Sheriff

Description: Multiple avalanches in the area of Mountain High Ski Resort near Wrightwood on the San Bernardino/Los Angeles County line. Reports of at least 2 people found, 1 DOA and 1 in CPR status being taken via LACoFD AirSquad to a hospital. Both victims found in an area out of bounds near the ski resort. Reports of more possible victims as victim #2 was found.

Links: KNBC Channel 4 News-Skier Killed in Avalanche

Writer: RescueKujo