Avalanche kills skier in Adirondacks high peak area
An avalanche on the northeast side of Wright Peak in the Adirondack High Peaks killed a 27 year old Lake Placid resident and injured five others. Five were located by 2 pm, with one remaining missing until 6 pm. Three injured were hospitalized in guarded to stable condition. another two treated for serious injuries. Authorities noted the off track area was not on a main trail and blamed unusual rain runoff for the slide.
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