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Officials warn of avalanches following snow
February 5, 2012 1:47 PM
DENVER (AP) - State officials say more than 3 feet of new snow that's fallen in the high country has increased the probability of large avalanches. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the storm that moved across the state on Friday and Saturday fell on weak layers of snow. Human-triggered... more » -
Avalanche rescue dogs play critical role at Winter Olympics
February 25, 2010 11:05 AM
When an avalanche hits, seconds matter more than minutes to get to someone who may be trapped in the snow. That's why members of the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Team working the Olympics are ready to go at a moments notice. An avalanche is the most dangerous event in the... more »
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