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Eight skiers found dead after avalanche in California amid 'horrific conditions'
Eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing, after an avalanche in the northern California mountains, authorities have said.
The avalanche hit the Castle Peak area of Truckee in California, about 10 miles (16km) north of Lake Tahoe, at around 11.30am local time on Tuesday. The cascade engulfed a group of off-piste skiers, with six people being rescued after they became trapped.
Authorities were still searching for nine missing people on Wednesday morning local time, but have since confirmed eight fatalities and one unaccounted for. "Eight of the additional nine skiers have been located deceased," Nevada County sheriff Shannan Moon said.
"We are still looking for one of the members at this time." Ms Moon said the "horrific conditions.
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