Eight Skiers Confirmed Dead in Massive Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California

Washington D.C. Eight skiers have been confirmed dead in a massive avalanche that struck the Castle Peak area near Lake Tahoe, California. Fifteen people were reported missing after an avalanche the size of a 'football field' occurred around 11:30 AM on Tuesday.

Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon informed that the search and rescue team found the bodies of eight people in the remote terrain of the Lake Tahoe area by Wednesday. It is reported that one person is still missing and is presumed dead.

Officials stated that rescue operations have become extremely difficult due to an additional 3 feet of snow falling in the area after the avalanche. The weather conditions are reported to be terrible, and the risk remains high. Six out of the 15 involved in this incident have been rescued alive.

Two injured individuals were taken to the hospital unable to walk. Their condition is reported to be out of danger. It is reported that one of the deceased was the spouse of a member of the rescue team. The group consisted of 11 skiers and 4 guides.