Climbers perish in avalanche in the Alps
November 2, 2025
Five German climbers lost their lives in the Italian Alps due to an avalanche while ascending the Cima Vertana peak. Among the victims were a father and his 17-year-old daughter. The climbers were caught off guard when a large mass of snow collapsed, sweeping away two teams tied together. Two other climbers managed to escape without injury. Rescue operations were conducted under challenging weather conditions.