3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods

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3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods
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Three people are missing after massive thunderstorms and rainfall in southeastern Switzerland caused a landslide. One woman was pulled out alive after being buried by the landslide on Saturday morning in the Alpine valley of Misox in Graubünden. A rescue operation for the three others is ongoing.

An excavator removes stones from the bed of the Navizence river, which flows into the Rhone, in Chippis, canton Valais, Switzerland , Saturday June 22, 2024. An excavator removes stones from the bed of the Navizence river, which flows into the Rhone, in Chippis, canton Valais, Switzerland , Saturday June 22, 2024. An excavator removes stones from the bed of the Navizence river, which flows into the Rhone, in Chippis, canton Valais, Switzerland , Saturday June 22, 2024.

The rockslide hit a group of houses in the municipality of Lostallo. Rescuers have been searching all day Saturday with excavators and specially-trained search dogs. William Kloter from the Swiss police, who is heading the rescue operations, told local media that he was hoping to find the three missing persons alive.

“My thoughts are with those affected. I thank the emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in this difficult situation,” Amherd said on X. Dramatic videos showed the otherwise small river that flows through Zermatt turning into a muddy flash flood, partially submerging streets in the popular ski resort.

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