Tag: Summit County Rescue Group
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Son of University of Northern Colorado president dies in avalanche
The son of University of Northern Colorado President Andy Feinstein died in an avalanche on Saturday while skiing with his father, who survived the avalanche without serious injury despite being buried. In a statement, the president’s chief of staff, Jennifer Almquist, confirmed Feinstein and his 22-year-old son, Nick, were caught in an avalanche while skiing…
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Body of missing paddle boarder recovered in Summit County
Summit County sheriff’s deputies on Saturday recovered the body of a paddle boarder who was reported missing earlier in the day. Authorities found the paddle boarder around 8:30 p.m. about 100 yards from the shore of the Roberts Tunnel, across from the Dillion Marina, deputies said. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family and…
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Skiers, hiker rescued in Summit County avalanche conditions
The Summit County Rescue Group rescued three people Sunday night after they were caught in hazardous weather conditions that could have resulted in an avalanche, the group said Monday. “All three rescue subjects were very lucky not to have been killed or injured in an avalanche,” the Summit County Rescue Group said. “We and the…