An avalanche triggered on a mountain slope near the Seward Highway left one man dead and two others injured Tuesday afternoon, according to emergency authorities.
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Troopers said that they first got a call around 2:45 p.m. about the avalanche, adding that three men were skiing up the mountain when they triggered the slide. Two of the men managed to get themselves out, but Allen was nowhere to be found. Cooper Landing EMS said that the other two men had head injuries that were not life-threatening, and were taken away by Cooper Landing medics.The post also reminded anyone venturing into the backcountry to be aware of the weather and snow conditions before heading out and “always be prepared with the appropriate safety gear regardless of how safe and experienced you might be!”
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