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Skier Rescued After Getting Caught In Avalanche

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A skier was rescued after getting caught in an avalanche at Searle Pass near Frisco. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center shared a picture of the slide area.

Searle Pass Avy 1 (CAIC)
(credit: CAIC)

Officials say it was a hard slab avalanche. Fortunately, the skier was with other people who were able to assist. They were able to ski down to the trail head.

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