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Close friends and sisters among nine skiers killed in avalanche
Six close friends and mothers are among the nine off-piste skiers who were killed in an avalanche in California.
The avalanche hit on Castle Peak, about 10 miles (16km) north of Lake Tahoe, on Tuesday, but the recovery of the victims' bodies took until Saturday as the search and rescue operation was hindered by intense snowfall. Six of the victims were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced off-piste skiers, their families said in a statement, adding that they were carrying avalanche safety equipment.
The women in their 40s were named as Carrie Atkin, Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, Kate Vitt and sisters Liz Clabaugh and Caroline Sekar. "We are devastated beyond words.
Our focus right now is supporting our children through this incredible tragedy and honouring the lives of these extraordinary women," the families said. "They were all mothers, wives and friends, all of whom connected through the love of the outdoors." 'Best people I've ever known' Tributes described the women as kind people and dedicated mothers.
Danielle Keatley, from the San Francisco city of Larkspur, "was warm, kind and exuded a special quality that drew people to her.
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