Two mountaineers sustain serious injuries in avalanche

Bovec, 9 April - Seven mountaineers were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Mala Mojstrovka (2,332 m) in north-western Slovenia, close to the border with Italy, with two of them sustaining serious injuries. Despite the difficult weather conditions, they were brought to hospital by a helicopter.

Bovec Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka. Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec
Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka.
Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka. Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec
Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka.
Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka. Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec
Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka.
Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka. Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

Bovec
Rescue of mountaineers who were swept by an avalanche below the peak of Velika Mojstrovka.
Photo: Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia

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