Avalanche Accident in New Zealand

24th September 2024

One person was buried in an avalanche near Treble Cone ski area.

It’s the latest in a series of avalanches after heavy snowfall.

The NZ Avalanche Authority said a group of five people were in the back country area known as ‘the Gotleibs’ when one person was buried by an avalanche.

“Fortunately, the group, who were trained in avalanche rescue techniques, managed to extricate the victim within five minutes, preventing further injury,” said a spokesperson.

The NZ Avalanche Authority says there have been numerous avalanches in recent days.

There remains a ‘considerable’ risk of avalanche in the area with the warning grade at Level 3.

• Heavy snow in New Zealand with ‘high’ risk of avalanche