IDAHO, USA — Terrence O'Connor, an E.R Doctor from Ketchum died while skiing on Donaldson Peak after being caught in an avalanche on May 10. According to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and Colorado Avalanche Information Center, two skiers were skiing the peak in the Lost River Range when the man triggered an avalanche.
Both were experienced backcountry skiers.
"The slide carried Skier 1 downhill, triggering a second and larger avalanche. Skier 2 used a satellite communication device to call for help before descending the avalanche path. She located Skier 1 with her rescue transceiver and probe pole. Skier 1 was buried under at least 5 feet of snow," a preliminary report stated.
According to a release, the woman dug the man out and started CPR. Rescue teams responded and evacuated the man, but he did not survive his injuries.
No names have been released at this time.
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