The young men were riding in tandem down the halfpipe at Copper Mountain Ski Resort when they launched off a large snowbank at the bottom.
Paula Crane, superintendent of the Prairie Central school district in Fairbury, confirmed Monday that two students from Prairie Central High School died in a "tragic accident."
She declined to identify them out of respect for their families. A local church will be offering counseling for any students or staff.The young men were riding in tandem down the halfpipe at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Summit County when they launched off a large snowbank at the bottom, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say both teens then landed on hard ice and suffered blunt force trauma. They were pronounced dead at the scene. "Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the individuals involved in this tragic incident," Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said. The teens’ bodies have been turned over to the county coroner’s office, which will determine the exact cause and manner of death.Copper Mountain Ski Resort, which lies roughly 75 miles west of Denver, is a popular draw for skiers and riders with over 2,500 acres of high alpine terrain.that I have read and agree
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